Po Nagar Cham Towers - Nha Trang, Vietnam
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denben
N 12° 15.920 E 109° 11.730
49P E 303728 N 1356550
The Po Nagar Cham Towers are a complex of temples located on a small hill at the mouth of the Cai River near modern Nha Trang in Vietnam.
Waymark Code: WMDZ85
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 03/12/2012
Views: 2
The complex was built before 781 AD during the Hindu period of Champa. It is named after a goddess who takes the form of Uma, wife of Siva.
Out of the four towers remaining from the original ten, the most impressive is the northern tower which is 75ft high. The lotus-petal motifs and the Shiva figure over the door are original while other sections have been heavily restored.
Despite its Hindu origins, Po Nagar is now used by Vietnamese Buddhists who have dressed the goddess in Buddhist robes.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Daily from 7am to 7pm
Admission Prices:
1US$
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
Transportation options to the attraction: Not listed
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