4. Potala Palace
Potala Palace sits high in the Himalayan Mountains in Lhasa, Tibet. It served as the primary residence for the Dalai Lama until the 14th century. During the Tibetan uprising against the Chinese in 1959, when shells from the Chinese army were launched into the palace windows, the Potala Palace only sustained slight structural damage, which is a testament to the amazing architecture. Potala Palace is made up of the White Castle and the Red Castle. The White Castle served as the Dalai Lama’s living quarters, and the Red Castle was devoted to Buddhist study and prayer. The castle is now a museum and World Heritage Site.
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