Wat Manorom
Theravadin Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang, Laos
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Wat Manorom is a major Buddhist temple and monastery in Luang Prabang, Laos.
| Wat Manorom | |
|---|---|
Drum tower of Wat Manorom | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Luang Prabang |
| Country | Laos |
  Shown within Laos | |
| Coordinates | 19°52′58″N 102°07′58″E |
There are several theories as to the date of its founding; it may have been founded in 1372 or 1375 by Samsenthai, but it may also date from the reign of Laasaenthai Bouvanaat around 1492. The great bronze Buddha, 6 meters high, in the nave dates from the 1370s.
External links
Media related to Wat Manorom at Wikimedia Commons- Asian Historical Architecture: Wat Manorom
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