Central Mosque

Mandalay


This mosque is not a tourist attraction per se, but it has been the site of tense confrontation when anti-Muslim anger has been stoked in the past. The same modesty rules for dress that apply to Buddhist temples apply here.


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1. Sri Ganesh Temple

0.13 MILES

This temple's colourful, sculpture-crusted gopuram (monumental tower) will excite you if you’ve never been to southern India or Singapore.

2. Sacred Heart Cathedral

0.15 MILES

Founded in the 19th century, this is Mandalay's main Catholic church. It has some historical charm from the colonial period, and is a good place to meet…

3. Cultural Museum & Library

0.17 MILES

This dusty, dowdy and poorly lit collection displays archaeological finds, buddhas and a bullock cart. As is the case in many local archaeology museums,…

4. Shwekyimyint Paya

0.32 MILES

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5. Fire Lookout Tower

0.33 MILES

This former fire-lookout tower sits next to the main Mandalay fire station. Unfortunately, it can't be climbed.

6. Clock Tower

0.4 MILES

Mandalay's clock tower mixes Western and Eastern architecture.

7. Setkyathiha Paya

0.73 MILES

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8. Eindawya Paya

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