pagoda

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At a pagoda in the suburb of Amarapura, a statue of a reclining Buddha emerges from a carefully arranged pile of brick rubble, its face respectfully cleaned.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Be sure to end the meal with the banana pagoda, a playful dessert presented in a chocolate box that’s smashed tableside for a bit of theatrical flair.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The park offers a panoramic view of the city from its pagoda, with several picture-worthy and "Instagrammable" spots.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Over at Shrubsole, I couldn’t look away from the contemporaneous Chinoiserie “epergne,” a botanically themed silver serving dish whose nine separate floating bowls are surmounted by a pagoda roof topped with a pineapple.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2024

When he came out with an extra helmet, the one I used to wear, I remembered our ride up to the pagoda back in January.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King