Bhutan

National Museum of Bhutan

First built in 1649, the conch shape watchtower (or Ta-Dzong) was established to protect the Paro Dzong (Fortress) below by overlooking the entire Paro valley from all directions. Conch shell has been the horn trumpet in Buddhism since the beginning of time. The conch shape design encompasses the union of sun (circular shape outside) and moon (crescent shape inside) which symbolizes fame and victory, making it very meaningful as a watch tower.

In 1950s, the watch tower was closed to a collapse state. The third king ordered a renovation project to enhance the structure of the building and turned it into the National Museum. It now houses historic artifacts, antiques, ritual objects used in traditional festivals, as well as some preserved specimens of animals in Bhutan.

Ta-Dzong (National Museum) 不丹國家博物館
The National Museum is a 6-storey tall conch shape building with a spiral stairwells inside connecting the exhibition floors.
不丹國家博物館樓高6層,中間有一條旋轉樓梯貫穿六層展覽廳。
Ta-Dzong (National Museum) 不丹國家博物館
This is the back of the National Museum which leads to the entrance from the top level.
這是國家博物館的後門,從後門上去是最頂部份。
Ta-Dzong (National Museum) 不丹國家博物館
This is part of the 180 degree panoramic view from the watchtower. The building below with a red roof is the Paro Fortress.
這只是180度全景的一小部份,前面紅色屋頂建築物是帕羅堡。
Ta-Dzong (National Museum) 不丹國家博物館
The main entrance of the museum looks like other traditional Bhutanese dzongs with delicate hand-paintings. The building is closed for renovation at the moment.
這是博物館的正門,設計和其他傳統不丹城堡一樣,都是精細手繪圖案。博物館正在維修中,沒有開放。
Ta-Dzong (National Museum) 不丹國家博物館
There are two big prayer wheels at the entrance.
正門兩旁有一個大經輪。
Ta-Dzong (National Museum) 不丹國家博物館
Since the National Museum is under renovation, the secondary building behind the museum is used for exhibitions. There is an entrance fee but it’s usually covered under the all-inclusive travel package.
這座建築位於博物館的後面,是第二展覽館。由於博物館暫時關閉裝修,所有文物和展品都在這裡展出。有入場費,但一般都已經包含在全包旅費內。
National Museum of Bhutan 不丹博物館
Photography and videographers are not allowed inside the museum. All bags have to be checked and put in the locker by the entrance.
展館內不可以拍攝,所有旅行袋都要放在門外的儲物櫃寄存。
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