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ArchitectureThat Dam
What is surpirsing about this is that That Phoon is the only attempt to replicate stupa of Mon style. In particular, a highly redented square base and the sloping base to support the bell-shaped element without a square form are all important characteristics of Mon stupa in Myanmar.
ArchitectureSan Augustin Church
Since the Philippines was once colonized by Spain and Saint James was one of Jesus’ apostles and was the Saint of Spain, the image of Saint James is then used to decorate the gate of Sandiago’s fortress.
ArchitectureThu Thien
Thu Thien is the sole temple with very high tower. The body is decorated with five pilasters which is devoid of any flute or motif. In the middle of the body, there is a niche with the spear-liked tympanum. These characters are typical to Binh Dinh style.
