不丹

通薩堡 (Trongsa Dzong)

位於不丹中部的通薩堡(Trongsa Dzong) 建於1648年,曾是不丹的政治中心。不丹的第一和第二任國王都是在這裏統治整個王國的。

其實不丹境內的城堡都是差不多同時期(1600年代)興建的,以抵禦西藏的入侵。通薩堡位於不丹的中部的山脊,地勢險要,是西部通往中部和東部的必經之地,檢查所有人口及貨物往來,是一個重要的關口。

Trongsa Dzong
This is the view of Trongsa Dzong and its Watch Tower (now turned into a museum) on the top left of the fortress.
這是通薩的全景,城堡左上角的是其崗樓,現在是博物館。
Trongsa Dzong 不丹通薩堡
As a strategically important house of power for centuries, there’s a “formal attire required” billboard at the entrance.
進入這座幾個世紀以來都是政治管治的重地,大閘外有嚴肅的牌寫上『必須穿著整齊衣服進內』。
Trongsa Dzong 不丹通薩堡
After entering the gate, there’s long pathway with a check point/ticket booth where you have to register. Your guide will take care of it.
通薩堡的保安比較深嚴,過了大閘後要通過一條通道才可以進入城堡,有一個要登記/買門票的地方。你的導遊會辦手續。
Trongsa Dzong 不丹通薩堡
This is the courtyard of the first level. It is not that big and you will have to walk up the subtle door to the second level.
這是進入城堡內的第一層中庭,地方不大。要走上樓梯經過一個不顯眼的門進入第二層。
Trongsa Dzong 不丹通薩堡
The government offices are very busy.
這裏仍然是十分繁忙的政府大樓,人來人往。
Trongsa Dzong 不丹通薩堡
Like many other dzongs (fortresses), it is a place for both religious and political use. There is a temple, government offices and halls for the monks.
跟其他城堡一樣,通薩堡是宗教和政治共用的地方,所以有政府部門同時也有廟宇和寺院。
Trongsa Dzong 不丹通薩堡
A close up view of the dzong built on the steep ridge of the mountain. It is an impressive structure and strategic location.
這個角度可以近距離看到通薩堡沿山邊而建,是一個居高臨下的策略地理位置。
Trongsa Dzong 不丹通薩堡
The most interesting thing about Trongsa Dzong is its complex architectural design. There are so many levels and buildings that make it a very unique dzong in Bhutan.
通薩堡最特別的是其複雜的建築設計,是我在不丹見過最多層和最複雜的城堡。
Trongsa Dzong 不丹通薩堡
This third level courtyard is probably the biggest. There is a large block of building with many rooms on either side of the courtyard and a stairwell to go up another block of building in front.
這是第三層中庭,地方最大,左右是大樓,有許多間隔。正面有另一座建築,要走另一條樓梯上。
Trongsa Dzong 不丹通薩堡
Take another flight of stairs up, you will see this panoramic view of the lower building. Spectacular!
往上走一層樓梯回頭看,就可以看到第三層的全景,非常壯觀。
Trongsa Dzong 通薩堡
At this level, you will also see the previous watch tower which is now a museum.
從這裏可以看到從前的崗樓,現在是博物館。
Trongsa Dzong 通薩堡
The entrance to the top level features two large prayer’s wheels.
要上最頂樓參觀必經過這大門,兩邊有大經輪。
Trongsa Dzong 通薩堡
The top level has a great view of the mountain range and the valley below. Even the monks who work and live there would stop and take a look at the spectacular view.
最高一層的景觀非常漂亮,可以看到綿綿山脈和山谷。在通薩堡內的僧侶經過都會停下來欣賞以下風景。
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