Wat Mai temple in Luang Prabang

The largest of the city of Luang Prabang Temple is the Temple Wat Mai. Old is a Buddhist monastery built in the year 1796, located in the historic center of the city of Luang Prabang, along with the Royal Palacethat it catches the eye by their roofs in 5 levels.

The temple Wat Mai, formally called Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham ( If Souvanna Phommaram, Mai Souvana Phoun Ram) whose literal translation means the new temple, is a temple founded by King Anourout in the year 1796 and subsequently renovated in the year 1821 by mandate of King Manthatourat.

Wat Mai is located in a privileged place in the centro histórico of Luang Prabang, on the main street, Sisavangvong is installed where the night market of Luang Prabang and next to the Royal Palace (the present National Museum).

Wat Mai is a very popular Temple not only by its size and impressive lines, but because for years served as Royal Temple and also as Pra Sangkharat official residence, maximum dignitary of Lao Buddhism.

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Due to its impressive dimensions Temple Wat Mai is easily distinguished from the street, highlighting greatly theirroofs 5 levels although it is worth noting the covered porch nestled on 2 rows of columns and the detailed carvings in wood exteriors of Wat Mai.