🏟️ Martyrs' Mausoleum

Myanmar · Asia · 16.80°N, 96.15°E

The Martyrs' Mausoleum is a Mausoleum in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma), located near the northern gate of Shwedagon Pagoda. The mausoleum is dedicated to Aung San and other leaders of the pre-independence interim government, all of whom were assassinated on 19 July 1947. It is customary for high-ranking government officials to visit the mausoleum on 19 July to pay respects, and 19 July was designated as Martyrs' Day, a public holiday.

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Quick facts

Country	Myanmar
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	16.80°N, 96.15°E · view on map

Martyrs' Mausoleum is located in Myanmar, in Asia.

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Kandawmin Garden Mausolea · Monument to the Great Victory of Yenangyaung.

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