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It was the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959, has been a museum since then, and a World Heritage Site since 1994. The palace is named after Mount Potalaka , the mythical abode of the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara . [ 1 ]
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19 wrz 2024 · Lhasa is far more than a city—it is the heartbeat of Tibetan civilization, pulsing with centuries of spiritual, political, and cultural significance. As the historical seat of the Dalai Lamas and the center of Tibetan Buddhism, Lhasa has drawn pilgrims and spiritual seekers for centuries.
The Potola Palace was the residence of the Dalai Lama from the 17th century until the current Dalai Lama fled to India during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. During the Cultural Revolution, Tibet's monasteries were destroyed with dynamite and artillery and rare books and paintings were burned.
In 1959, following a failed uprising, the 14th Dalai Lama and his associates fled Tibet. Lhasa remained the political, economic, cultural and religious center of Tibet. In January 1960, Lhasa City was established. [37]
Norbulingka is the summer residence of the Dalai Lamas. UNESCO included Norbulingka in its World Heritage list. It is located in a large park with many trees and flowers, and a lake. There are several palaces in the park, including the 14th Dalai Lama Palace.
The Potala Palace is the landmark impossible to miss, located at the centre of Lhasa City. The original palace was build in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo on this outcrop, the “Red Hill”, which dominates the city of Lhasa.
