One Pillar Pagoda

Chùa Một Cột

pagoda in Hanoi

#7 in Hanoi / #36 in Vietnam

by Clay Gilliland

/ CC BY-SA 2.0

The One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi, Vietnam, is a historic Buddhist temple renowned for its unique and striking architectural design. Built in 1049 during the reign of Emperor Ly Thai Tong, the pagoda is constructed to resemble a lotus blossom, a symbol of purity in Buddhism, rising from a single stone pillar in the middle of a lotus pond. Over the centuries, the pagoda has undergone various restorations, especially after being destroyed during the French colonial period.

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