Hor Pha Keo

#solotravel Hor Pha Keo Museum, Originally, this ancient temple was built in 1565 by King Xayasetthathilath to house the Emerald Buddha 1565-1779 (lost to the Siamese in 1828) as his personal place of worship. According to history said that Hor Pha Keo was reconstructed in 1936. For this reason and unlike other temples in Laos, monks have not taken up residence here. During the 1970’s, the temple was converted from a place of worship into museum and now houses the finest national collection of Buddhist sculptures and artifacts. From the terrace of HorPhra Keo, one can enjoy a view overlooking the president’s Palace and garden. Address: Samsenthai Rd, In between Mahosod hospital and President’s Palace, Vientiane, Laos. #historicallandmarks #laos