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Hubert Trapp
April 8, 2024
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Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on a limestone outcrop overlooking the Paro Chhu River and the entire valley region. The complex in its current form was built in the mid-17th century, but as early as the 15th century there was a shrine on the cliff that was expanded into a five-story temple called the Hungrel Dzong.
Since 2012, Paro Dzong has been on the tentative list for nomination for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
orientalarchitecture.com/sid/1550/bhutan/paro/rinpung-paro-dzong
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rinpung_Dzong
whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5695
Since 2012, Paro Dzong has been on the tentative list for nomination for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
orientalarchitecture.com/sid/1550/bhutan/paro/rinpung-paro-dzong
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rinpung_Dzong
whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5695
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•Andi
November 12, 2025
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Paro Dzong, also known as Rinpung Dzong, is a historic fortress and monastery complex in Paro, serving as a significant example of Bhutanese architecture and the administrative center of the district. Its name translates to "fortress on a pile of jewels," and it was built on the foundations of a monastery founded by Guru Rinpoche. The dzong is a major tourist attraction, renowned for its stunning architecture, its historical importance in defending against invasions, and its role as a spiritual and administrative center.
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