WORLD FAMOUS BUILDINGS
From 'Explore worldwide'1999'. Chosunilbo '2 Oct 2002, http://www.ub-mongolia.mn
Overview
Ulaanbaatar
Photo by Byungho Yu on August 2007.
Gandantegchilen Monastery
Ulaanbaatar
The Center of Mongolian Buddhism & largest functioning monastery. Built from 1810 onwards, partly destroyed in the 1930s, reconstructed in the 1990s. Here one of the largest standing Gods of
Buddhism in Central & East Asia, a gilded image of Megjid Janraiseg/Buddha of
Compassion & Mercy. Built in 1911 as a sign
of Independence of Mongolia by the decree of Bogd Khaan but the communists
destroyed it in 1937. This image of Janraiseg was remade in 1996 and considered
to be of better quality than the previous one. Photo by Gyeongheon Song on July 2006.
Winter Palace of Bogd Khan
Ulaanbaatar
Photo by Gyeongheon Song on July 2006.
Jaisan Victory Memorial Park
Ulaanbaatar
Built in 1971 for victory World War II againt Japanese. Photo by Gyeongheon Song on July 2006.
Dr.Lee Taejoon's Memorial Park
Ulaanbaatar
Doctor Lee Taejoon(1883-1921) patriot of Korea, near the Jaisan Victory Memorial Park. Photo by Gyeongheon Song on July 2006.
Government Building/Bodi Tower
Ulaanbaatar
Building looms over the center of Ulaanbaatar-height 54m and 14th floors.
Photo by Gyeongheon Song on July 2006.
National Museum of Mongolian History
1 Juulchin Street, Ulaanbaatar
First museum in Mongolia-founded in 1924. Photo by Gyeongheon Song on July 2006.
Museum of Natural History
Ulaanbaatar
It was founded in 1966, large collections
of Mongolia's natural history,culture and minerals exhibits. Photo by Gyeongheon Song on July 2006.
Ulaanbaatar Bank
Baga Toiruu, Ulaanbaatar
The most contemporary building in Ulaanbaatar. Photo by Byungho Yu on August 2007.
Modern Sculpture
SUIS Fine Art University, Ulaanbaatar
Photo by Byungho Yu on August 2007.
Street Scene
Ulaanbaatar
Photo by Byungho Yu on August 2007.
Traditional Gate
Baga Toiruu, Ulaanbaatar
Photo by Byungho Yu on August 2007.
Great Sign of Genghis Khan
near Jaisan, Ulaanbaatar
Photo by Gyeongheon Song on July 2006.
