| Pha That Luang | |
|---|---|
Lao: ທາດຫຼວງ or ພຣະທາດຫລວງ | |
 Pha That Luang | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Vientiane |
| Country | Laos |
  Shown within Laos | |
| Geographic coordinates | 17°58′34.20″N 102°38′03.30″E / 17.9761667°N 102.6342500°E |
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Pha That Luang (Lao: ທາດຫຼວງ or ພຣະທາດຫລວງ; pronounced [pʰā.tʰâːt lǔa̯ŋ] "Great Stupa") is a large, gold-covered Buddhist stupa in the centre of the city of Vientiane, capital of Laos.[1] Since its initial establishment, suggested to be in the 3rd century AD, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions, as recently as the 1930s, due to foreign invasions of the area. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos as well as a national symbol.[2]
- ^ Foreman, William (28 December 2004). "Laos: A day in Vientiane is full of temples, colonial architecture and surprises". USA Today / AP. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ^ "Half Day Tour in Vientiane". Lasi Global. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2009.