Thimphu, Bhutan

The Memorial Chorten of Thimphu was built in 1974 to honor the 3rd King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972).  It is a Tibetan style chorten with a classical stupa that has a large golden spire crowning it, as well as smaller golden spires above the porches.

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