Originally built in 1014, the ancient Van Nien Pagoda is widely considered one of the most famous spiritual sites in Hanoi.
Originally built in 1014, the ancient Van Nien Pagoda is widely considered one of the most famous spiritual sites in Hanoi.
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| Van Nien Pagoda is located on Lac Long Quan street in Tay Ho district of Hanoi. |
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| Van Nien Pagoda is located on Lac Long Quan street in Tay Ho district of Hanoi. |
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| One of the most notable features of the architecture is the use of wood as the main material in the pagoda. |
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| Similar to other pagodas in the north, Van Nien Pagoda features three Buddhist statues of the past, present, and future which are placed at the highest points of the site. Also featured are Buddha Amitabha and the Goddess of Mercy. |
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| Although the pagoda has undergone several restorations throughout its history, it still maintains many of its original architectural features and objects which have a great historical and artistic value. |
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| A pool of fish can also be seen inside the pagoda. |
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(Source: VOV)
