Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
Buddhist statue at Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham.
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham often simply Wat Mai or Wat May is a Buddhist temple or wat in Luang Prabang, Laos. It is the largest [1]and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang.
Built in the 18th century it is located near the Royal Palace Museum.
An emerald Buddha statue sits inside the red-gold interior.
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Façade gallery
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Façade decoration
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Façade decoration
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Temple interior
Coordinates: 19°53′26″N 102°8′5″E / 19.89056°N 102.13472°E
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