Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
World Heritage
China
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The Potala Palace has been the winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century AD, symbolizing Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in traditional Tibetan rule. The complex consists of the White Palace, the Red Palace and its ancillary buildings, built on the Red Mountain in the center of the Lhasa Valley, at an altitude of 3,700 meters. The Jokhang Temple, also built in the 7th century AD, is a unique Buddhist religious complex. The Norbulingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama, was built in the 18th century and is a masterpiece of Tibetan art. The beautiful and original architecture of these three sites, with rich decorations, blends in with the magnificent scenery, adding to their historical and religious significance.
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