Shwegugyi temple is famous for its Buddha image inside the temple as well as the wooden doors. It is said that, there was a big brick block germinated from the ground to return the eminence of the King. The Shwegugyi temple is situated in front of the Bagan Palace. The Shwegugyi temple was constructed in 1140 A.D. This temple has two storeys. To come to the higher floor, you can go by stairs.
One of the first impressions of visitors to set foot on this temple is the ancient but also solemn look, bearing the marks of time and nostalgic memories. Coming to the Shwegugyi temple, you will feel very airy and comfortable, because all the entrance halls and corridors have windows opened to get wind and sunshine.
With the unique architecture of temples and pagodas in Myanmar and Bagan, visitors easily recognize the architecture of this temple is similar to many other temples in this country. With the structure of pyramids, the upper floor is much smaller than the lower floor and the top of the temple is pointed.
The exclusive thing in the architecture of the temple is architecture with various layers stacked elaborately. Each tower in each layer has as many small peaks, growing up tentacles. All form a unique architectural in the whole.
In addition to the typical Burmese style architecture, the Shwegugyi temple also attracts visitors by the sophisticated and advanced decoration, showing the talented hands of the ancient artisans. Inside the temple is a large golden Buddha statue. Visitors can go to the temple to visit, but do not forget some principles when traveling tourist attractions of this country.
If you have enough time, you should not miss these interesting architectural temples, because each temple carries a story and interesting meaning about its architecture and formation.
Explore other famous Temples, Pagodas in Bagan: Htilominlo Temple; Ananda Temple; Shwezigon pagoda; Dhammayangyi Temple; Thatbyinnyu temple; Gawdawpalin temple; Shwesandaw Pagoda; Sulamani Temple; Dhammayazika pagoda
