The Potala Palace was built 1,300 years ago in Tang dynasty (618-907A.D.) when the Tibetan King Songtsam Gambo married the Tang Princess Wencheng. Potala is the name of the place, which means residence of the Goddess of Mercy in Tibetan language.
The palace is a 13-storey stone-wood complex situated at the top of the Red Hill of Lhasa, Tibet.
It has been worshiped by lamas and Tibetan Buddhists as sacred land for many years, and it is also Tibet’s political and religious administration center.
Known as a historical and cultural museum of Tibetan Buddhism, the Potala Palace houses many artifacts of ancient Tibet, such as frescos, stupas and images of Buddha. People feel amazing about the colorful sculptures and paintings there.
In December 1994, the Potala Palace of Lhasa was put on the UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Heritage. It is a symbol of the wisdom and power of the Tibetan people.