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Known as the "Fortress of the Glorious Religion," this grand structure serves as the seat of the national government and the summer residence of the Chief Abbot. It is a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture, standing majestically beside the Wang Chhu River.
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<p>Tashichho Dzong has a long and storied history, originally built in 1216 by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa. The structure was later taken over by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1641, who rebuilt it as a combined fortress and monastery. It has faced several reconstructions following fires and earthquakes, with the most significant expansion occurring in 1962 under the Third King, who moved the capital to Thimphu and chose the dzong as the house of government.</p> <p><br /> Unique among dzongs, Tashichho was rebuilt without a single iron nail or architectural blueprint. It houses the throne room of His Majesty the King and the central monastic body during the summer months. The dzong is especially famous for its beautifully manicured rose gardens and the stunning illumination that lights up its white walls and golden roofs at night, making it the most photographed landmark in the capital.</p>