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Wenfeng Pagoda in Anyang

People's Republic of China

The 186th tallest tower in the world

m

Wenfeng Pagoda, originally known as Tianning Temple Pagoda, is a Buddhist pagoda located in Anyang, Henan Province, China. Built in 952 CE during the Later Zhou dynasty, it is renowned for its rare inverted architectural design, where the upper levels are wider than the base. The pagoda combines Chinese and Tibetan architectural elements and features intricate Buddhist carvings. It was designated a Provincial Cultural Heritage Site and underwent major restorations in the 18th century and modern era.

Building data from Wikidata (CC0); heights normalised. Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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