Potala Palace

Buddhist palace in Lhasa, Tibet (circa 1645 CE), a fortress-like structure on a hilltop.

Core Features

• Built with stone and adobe.
• Includes masonry.

Architectural Connections

• Tibetan: Regional tradition.
• Civic: Royal residence.

Related Elements & Structures

Tashilhunpo Monastery (related site), Courtyard (element), Medieval (period)

Record

Completed: c. 1645 CE

Location: Lhasa, Tibet

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