Inwa
Inwa (also known as Ava) served as the imperial capital of successive Burmese kingdoms across nearly five centuries, from the 14th to the 19th century — seat of the Inwa, Nyaungyan, and Konbaung dynasties at various points. A series of major earthquakes in 1839 finally destroyed and ended the city's role as a capital, leaving only scattered remnants of its former scale. Today it is a day-trip destination from nearby Mandalay, where visitors come to see what remains of the ancient city.
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- Nearest water from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 22 km14 mi
Inwa: quick answers
Where is Inwa?
Inwa is in Myanmar (Burma), about 17 km11 miles in a straight line from Mandalay.
How do you get to Inwa?
The nearest airport is Mandalay (MDL), about 38 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Inwa?
The warmest month is April, averaging 32°C89°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is September, with about 188 mm7.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Inwa?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 5 restaurants and 166 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Inwa?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Amarapura, Pyin Oo Lwin and Kyaukse.