| Type of monument |
: Type II Temple |
| Location |
: North of Manuha |
| Region |
: Nyaung U & Wetkyi-In |
| Built by |
: King Narathihapati |
| Date |
: A.D 1277 |
| Monument Number |
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Close to the riverbank, Mingalarzedi ('Blessing Stupa') was built
in 1277 by Narathihapati. It was the very last of the large late
period monuments to be built before the kingdom's decline, thus
representing the final flowering of Bagan's architectural skills. It
took six whole years to complete the construction of this great
monument.
Mingalarzedi is noted for its fine proportions and for the many
beautiful glazed jataka tiles around its three square terraces. The
smaller square building in the zedi grounds is one of the few
Tripitaka libraries made of brick; most were constructed of wood,
like monasteries, and were destroyed by fire long ago.
Mingalarzedi's uppermost terrace is one of the highest points now
accessible to visitors. Being the westernmost monument at Bagan,
it's a particularly good spot for a panoramic afternoon view of all
the monuments lying to the east.
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