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Fountains, statues & public art
Buddha Dordenma Statue
Thimphu, Bhutan
The Buddha Dordenma Statue in Thimphu, Bhutan, is a 51.5-meter tall bronze statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, commissioned to celebrate the centennial of the Bhutanese monarchy. It houses 125,000 smaller Buddha statues, each made of bronze and gilded with gold, adding to its spiritual significance.
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- Best months
- Oct–Dec
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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