But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

But Thap Pagoda is situated in Dinh To commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
The pagoda includes 10 buildings spread over 100m from the three-entrance gate to the bell-tower and back house. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Statue was made in 1656 and symbolizes the reverence of both religion and beauty. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Statue with 1,000 arms and 1,000 eyes in the pagoda has been ranked National Treasure since 2012. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
But Thap Pagoda has been recognized as Special National Relic since 2013. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
But Thap pagoda was built in the 17th century, during the late Le Dynasty. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương

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But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

02/09/2022 10:17 | TTXVN |

But Thap Pagoda, courtesy name Ninh Phuc Tu, is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the Red River Delta region and home to four groups of national treasures that have been kept almost intact. The pagoda, located in But Thap hamlet of Dinh To commune in Thuan Thanh district, the northern province of Bac Ninh, was built in the 14th century on an area of about 10,000 square metres. It boasts unique architecture and harmony with the surrounding environment. Aside from its historical and architectural values, But Thap also boasts four groups of national treasures, including the thousand-hands and thousand-eyes Avalokitesvara statue that was recognised in 2012. The statues of the Buddhas of the three times, the nine-story lotus tower, and the altar earned the recognition in 2020. All the objects were made from wood in the 17th century. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương

But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

But Thap Pagoda, courtesy name Ninh Phuc Tu, is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the Red River Delta region and home to four groups of national treasures that have been kept almost intact. The pagoda, located in But Thap hamlet of Dinh To commune in Thuan Thanh district, the northern province of Bac Ninh, was built in the 14th century on an area of about 10,000 square metres. It boasts unique architecture and harmony with the surrounding environment. Aside from its historical and architectural values, But Thap also boasts four groups of national treasures, including the thousand-hands and thousand-eyes Avalokitesvara statue that was recognised in 2012. The statues of the Buddhas of the three times, the nine-story lotus tower, and the altar earned the recognition in 2020. All the objects were made from wood in the 17th century. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

But Thap Pagoda, courtesy name Ninh Phuc Tu, is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the Red River Delta region and home to four groups of national treasures that have been kept almost intact. The pagoda, located in But Thap hamlet of Dinh To commune in Thuan Thanh district, the northern province of Bac Ninh, was built in the 14th century on an area of about 10,000 square metres. It boasts unique architecture and harmony with the surrounding environment. Aside from its historical and architectural values, But Thap also boasts four groups of national treasures, including the thousand-hands and thousand-eyes Avalokitesvara statue that was recognised in 2012. The statues of the Buddhas of the three times, the nine-story lotus tower, and the altar earned the recognition in 2020. All the objects were made from wood in the 17th century. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

But Thap Pagoda, courtesy name Ninh Phuc Tu, is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the Red River Delta region and home to four groups of national treasures that have been kept almost intact. The pagoda, located in But Thap hamlet of Dinh To commune in Thuan Thanh district, the northern province of Bac Ninh, was built in the 14th century on an area of about 10,000 square metres. It boasts unique architecture and harmony with the surrounding environment. Aside from its historical and architectural values, But Thap also boasts four groups of national treasures, including the thousand-hands and thousand-eyes Avalokitesvara statue that was recognised in 2012. The statues of the Buddhas of the three times, the nine-story lotus tower, and the altar earned the recognition in 2020. All the objects were made from wood in the 17th century. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

But Thap Pagoda, courtesy name Ninh Phuc Tu, is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the Red River Delta region and home to four groups of national treasures that have been kept almost intact. The pagoda, located in But Thap hamlet of Dinh To commune in Thuan Thanh district, the northern province of Bac Ninh, was built in the 14th century on an area of about 10,000 square metres. It boasts unique architecture and harmony with the surrounding environment. Aside from its historical and architectural values, But Thap also boasts four groups of national treasures, including the thousand-hands and thousand-eyes Avalokitesvara statue that was recognised in 2012. The statues of the Buddhas of the three times, the nine-story lotus tower, and the altar earned the recognition in 2020. All the objects were made from wood in the 17th century. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

But Thap Pagoda, courtesy name Ninh Phuc Tu, is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the Red River Delta region and home to four groups of national treasures that have been kept almost intact. The pagoda, located in But Thap hamlet of Dinh To commune in Thuan Thanh district, the northern province of Bac Ninh, was built in the 14th century on an area of about 10,000 square metres. It boasts unique architecture and harmony with the surrounding environment. Aside from its historical and architectural values, But Thap also boasts four groups of national treasures, including the thousand-hands and thousand-eyes Avalokitesvara statue that was recognised in 2012. The statues of the Buddhas of the three times, the nine-story lotus tower, and the altar earned the recognition in 2020. All the objects were made from wood in the 17th century. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

But Thap Pagoda, courtesy name Ninh Phuc Tu, is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the Red River Delta region and home to four groups of national treasures that have been kept almost intact. The pagoda, located in But Thap hamlet of Dinh To commune in Thuan Thanh district, the northern province of Bac Ninh, was built in the 14th century on an area of about 10,000 square metres. It boasts unique architecture and harmony with the surrounding environment. Aside from its historical and architectural values, But Thap also boasts four groups of national treasures, including the thousand-hands and thousand-eyes Avalokitesvara statue that was recognised in 2012. The statues of the Buddhas of the three times, the nine-story lotus tower, and the altar earned the recognition in 2020. All the objects were made from wood in the 17th century. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương

But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

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