A key stop on Yangon's heritage architecture circuit, Pansodan Street downtown is home to a series of buildings dating back to the early 1900s. Among them is Lokanat Gallery, which showcases contemporary Burmese art.
Lokanat Gallery —
A key stop on Yangon's heritage architecture circuit, Pansodan Street downtown is home to a series of buildings dating back to the early 1900s. Among them is Lokanat Gallery, which showcases contemporary Burmese art.
Yangon Heritage Trust
Damaged during World War II, the Yangon Division Court -- originally the Currency Department -- is one of the city's most photographed heritage buildings.
Yangon Division Court —
Damaged during World War II, the Yangon Division Court -- originally the Currency Department -- is one of the city's most photographed heritage buildings.
Yangon Heritage Trust
Yangon's former Currency Department, which was built at the turn of the 20th century, is seen here in its earliest years.
Currency Department —
Yangon's former Currency Department, which was built at the turn of the 20th century, is seen here in its earliest years.
Yangon Heritage Trust
Built in the late 1800s, the Ministers' Building (also called The Secretariat) spans 16 acres of land. Formerly home to the country's government, it was here that leader Aung San Suu Kyi's father, General Aung San, and some his colleagues were assassinated in the 1940s. In 2012, extensive refurbishments began in preparation for turning the building into a museum and cultural center.
The Ministers' Building —
Built in the late 1800s, the Ministers' Building (also called The Secretariat) spans 16 acres of land. Formerly home to the country's government, it was here that leader Aung San Suu Kyi's father, General Aung San, and some his colleagues were assassinated in the 1940s. In 2012, extensive refurbishments began in preparation for turning the building into a museum and cultural center.
Yangon Heritage Trust
The High Court Building was constructed in the early 1900s, and housed the country's Supreme Court for most of the 20th century. The red-brick facade and clock tower are features of "Queen Anne" architecture style.
The High Court Building —
The High Court Building was constructed in the early 1900s, and housed the country's Supreme Court for most of the 20th century. The red-brick facade and clock tower are features of "Queen Anne" architecture style.
Yangon Heritage Trust
Yangon's City Hall and Sule Pagoda are seen on a stormy monsoon day from the top of the former Rowe Department Store.
City Hall and Sule Pagoda —
Yangon's City Hall and Sule Pagoda are seen on a stormy monsoon day from the top of the former Rowe Department Store.
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A golden door marks the entrance to the majestic Agricultural Development Bank, built in 1930. Once home to Grindlay's Bank and, later, the National Museum, the Agricultural Development Bank has unique art-deco features.
The Agricultural Development Bank —
A golden door marks the entrance to the majestic Agricultural Development Bank, built in 1930. Once home to Grindlay's Bank and, later, the National Museum, the Agricultural Development Bank has unique art-deco features.
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The abandoned Gandhi Hall, a colonial building in Yangon's historic downtown area.
Gandhi Hall —
The abandoned Gandhi Hall, a colonial building in Yangon's historic downtown area.
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