Trongsa Dzong

fortress in Trongsa

#1 in Trongsa / #18 in Bhutan

by Gerd Eichmann

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Trongsa Dzong, located in Trongsa, Bhutan, is one of the most historically significant and architecturally impressive fortresses in the country. Perched on a ridge overlooking the Mangde River, the dzong was originally built in 1644 by Chogyal Minjur Tempa, the third Desi of Bhutan. It played a crucial role in the unification of Bhutan, serving as a strategic control point between the eastern and western regions. The dzong features intricate woodwork, beautiful courtyards, and numerous temples, including the main shrine dedicated to the tutelary deity, Palden Lhamo.

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