Sanchi Stupa - Great Attractions (Sanchi, India)

Take a tour of Sanchi Stupa in Sanchi, India – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. One of the most unusual and interesting Buddhist monuments in India is the Sanchi Stupa. Stupas are dome-like structures with a hollow interior chamber, which often house Buddhist relics. This stupa is quite old, built by Emperor Ashoka in the third century B.C. Vandalized in the second century B.C., it was restored and enlarged not long after. The four gates surrounding the Sanchi Stupa are intricately carved with scenes from Buddha's life. This stupa is an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and a fascinating place for visitors.