Palace is the symbol of Lhasa, it might one of the most famous monuments in the world, the Potala and Tibet and the golden roof and white walls of this 1,000 room palace and fortress stand proudly above the ancient streets of old Lhasa. It is the grandest example of Tibetan architecture and was first built in the 7th century by King Songtsan Gambo (617-650).
The Potala Palace was built at the top of Red Hill which is 300 meters (1,000ft) above the floor of the valley.The Potala Palace is now open to the public as a state museum though not all parts are open to visitors and pilgrims.
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