Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, exudes a unique charm that seamlessly blends traditional Laotian serenity with a subtle urban vibrancy. As the largest city in this landlocked Southeast Asian nation, Vientiane is a city where time seems to slow down, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquil pace of life. Dotted with gilded temples, French colonial architecture, and lush greenery, Vientiane captures the essence of Laos’ rich cultural heritage.wiener-bronzen.com
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Pha That Luang
Positioned at the heart of the city, this expansive golden Buddhist stupa stands as Laos’ national symbol and its most revered monument. Depicted on the kip notes and the national seal, Pha That Luang encapsulates the spiritual and cultural essence of the nation. According to legend, missionary monks from India arrived in Vientiane with the Buddha’s breast bone in the 3rd century AD, enshrining the relic within a stupa.
Patuxai
Patuxai stands as a commemorative monument honouring the lives lost in the struggles against the French, and during World War II. Constructed with financial assistance from the Americans during the 1960s, the name Patuxai is rooted in Sanskrit, where ‘patu’ signifies door or gate, and ‘xai’ is derived from ‘jaya,’ meaning victory.
Wat Sisaket
Situated on Lan Xang Road, northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, Wat Sisaket is the sole temple that remained unscathed during the Siamese invasion of 1828. Constructed between 1819 and 1824 under the reign of King Anouvong, the courageous final monarch of the Lao Kingdom of Vientiane, Wat Sisaket boasts an impressive collection of over 10,000 Buddha images both inside and around its ordination hall. Consider visiting this monument during your stay in serviced apartments in Vientiane, such as the Somerset Vientiane.
Ho Phra Keo Museum
Established in 1565 as a Buddhist shrine, Ho Phra Keo was originally intended to enshrine the Emerald Buddha after King Saysetthathirath relocated the capital from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. Positioned just beyond the Presidential Palace, the shrine, which no longer houses the Emerald Buddha (now situated in Bangkok), has undergone a transformation into a museum.
