Simtokha Dzong

Simtokha Dzong
Simtokha Dzong
Religion
AffiliationTibetan Buddhism
Location
LocationThimphu, Bhutan
CountryBhutan
Simtokha Dzong is located in Bhutan
Simtokha Dzong
Location within Bhutan
Geographic coordinates27°26′17″N 89°40′10″E / 27.43806°N 89.66944°E / 27.43806; 89.66944
Architecture
StyleDzong architecture
FounderNgawang Namgyal
Date established1628
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Simtokha Dzong ('dzong' means "castle-monastery") also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang (Bhutanese language meaning: "Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret Mantras") is a small dzong. It was built in 1628 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who unified Bhutan. It is the first of its kind built in Bhutan. An important historical monument and former Buddhist monastery, today it houses one of the premier Dzongkha language learning institutes. It recently underwent renovation.