The Hitlominlo Temple in Bagan, Myanmar
Between Old Bagan and Nyaung U is the Hitlominlo Temple, one of the last of the golden-era temples built before Kublai Khan's forces over-ran the city in 1287. The temple was built in 1211 by King Nantaungmya.
One of the Buddha images in the temple, lit from the sun streaming through an entrance" />
Although it is mostly exposed red brick today, the temple appears to have once been covered in plaster. The temple is designed in a style that some refer to as a "temple on top of a temple" due to the two level configuration. The square base is pierced by large openings on each of its four sides, and this configuration is repeated in a slightly smaller scale on the second level.
One of the side gateways to the temple
Within each of the four deep niches is a seated Buddha image. The niches are connected by an inner corridor lined with murals. The temple is a popular stop on the tourist trail, so the area inside and out is filled with souvenir stalls.
Note: Like all temples in Myanmar, you must remove your shoes and socks before entering the temple compound. Your best bet is to wear a simple pair of sandles, as the Burmese do. Generally, it's considered "bad form" to carry your shoes into the temple. Lockers are often provided at the more popular temples.