Museum sights in Yangon (Rangoon)
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National Museum
Try to ignore the fact that the priceless collection at the National Museum is appallingly labelled and lit, and just focus on the treasures that lie within this cavernous building.
Highlights of the collection include the 26ft-high Sihasana (Lion Throne), which belonged to King Thibaw Min, the last king of Myanmar. It’s actually more of an entrance doorway than a throne but let’s not pick at straws, because it’s certainly a damn sight more impressive than your front door! Further signs that the kings of old didn’t understand the meaning of the word subtlety are the jewel-encrusted beds, silver and gold rugs, flashy palanquins (one of which is palatial in its size and…
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National Museum
Try to ignore the fact that the priceless collection at the National Museum is appallingly labelled and lit, and just focus on the treasures that lie within this cavernous building.
Highlights of the collection include the 26ft-high Sihasana (Lion Throne), which belonged to King Thibaw Min, the last king of Myanmar. It’s actually more of an entrance doorway than a throne but let’s not pick at straws, because it’s certainly a damn sight more impressive than your front door! Further signs that the kings of old didn’t understand the meaning of the word subtlety are the jewel-encrusted beds, silver and gold rugs, flashy palanquins (one of which is palatial in its size and…
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