Wat Manorom

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Wat Manorom is a major Buddhist temple and monastery in Luang Prabang, Laos.

Drum tower of Wat Manorom Luang Prabang-Wat Manorom-06-Trommelturm-gje.jpg
Drum tower of Wat Manorom

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.

Coordinates: 19°52′58″N102°07′58″E / 19.88278°N 102.13278°E / 19.88278; 102.13278


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