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Punakha Dzong

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Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Bhutan

Best of: Architecture, Fortification, Fortress

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The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong (meaning very awesome dzong ""the palace of great happiness or bliss""), is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637-38, it is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures. [More Details]

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