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Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. Comprising the 5 urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, close to the border with Thailand. Vientian
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Patuxai is a war monument in Downtown Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. In romanizing the name f
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…a sacrifice, just as the pillar was being lowered into the hole. In front of the temple stands a statue of King Sisavang Vong. The memorial monument, Patuxai, built between 1957 and 1968, is a landmark in the city. Buddha Park was built in 1958 by Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat and contains a collection of Buddhist…
View of the city from Patuxai (before 2024 renovation)
The central cloister vault at the ground level is decorated with depictions of the gods Vishnu, Brahma, and Indra from left to right
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