CITY JOURNAL / Tibet

Lhasa

Palace walls and temple courtyards hold layered architectural histories.

The Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple are distinct parts of Lhasa’s historic heritage. Their setting and architecture offer different ways to approach the city’s Buddhist history.

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The Potala Palace rising above a square in Lhasa.
The Potala Palace rising above a square in Lhasa. Photo & artwork credits

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