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CHINA

Potala Palace

The Pearl of the World’s Roof

Year of Inscription: 1994

The Potala Palace is located in Lhasa,

capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of

China. The palace is named after Mount 布达拉宫 Potala Palace
(联合国 UN: 2013)
Potalaka, the mythical abode of the

bodhisattva Avalokitesvara.

Potala Palace, regarded as an iconic

landmark and symbol of Tibet, is a giant

palace complex consisting of many

houses, towers, chapels and etc. Due to its

spectacular architectural style, it has been

regarded as one of the most beautiful

architectural buildings in the world. The

palace served as the residence of the Dalai

Lamas of Tibet until the exile of the 14th

Dalai Lama.
布达拉宫 Potala Palace

(西藏 Tibet: 2009)