Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church
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Wanna M
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar409 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
Thanlyin was formerly known as Syriam. Myanmar usually pronounce as "Tanyin". It is a city in Yangon Division in Myanmar. It is located on the bank of Yangon River, and is a major port..
In the late 1500s, Thanlyin was the base of the Portuguese adventurer, Philip De Brito. Officially a trade representative from Rakhine, he established himself as a local warlord from his base at Thanlyin, and hired his forces on occasion to the Mon in their battles against the Bamar. However, in 1599 he unleased his army against Bago, which he sacked. Captured by the Burmese in 1613, he was executed by impalement, a punishment reserved for defilers of Buddhist temples. Thanlyin continued to be a major port until it was destroyed by King Alaungpaya in 1756 during the Mon revolt.
During Portuguese rule, they have built the first Catholic Church in Myanmar, however destroyed by the Burmese king after they recaptured Than Lyin, Nevertheless ruins of the old church is still remained there.
In the late 1500s, Thanlyin was the base of the Portuguese adventurer, Philip De Brito. Officially a trade representative from Rakhine, he established himself as a local warlord from his base at Thanlyin, and hired his forces on occasion to the Mon in their battles against the Bamar. However, in 1599 he unleased his army against Bago, which he sacked. Captured by the Burmese in 1613, he was executed by impalement, a punishment reserved for defilers of Buddhist temples. Thanlyin continued to be a major port until it was destroyed by King Alaungpaya in 1756 during the Mon revolt.
During Portuguese rule, they have built the first Catholic Church in Myanmar, however destroyed by the Burmese king after they recaptured Than Lyin, Nevertheless ruins of the old church is still remained there.
Written 22 October 2014
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Thet Zin M
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar23 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
This place is just near to the Thanlyin Oil Refinary Factory which is still operating since 1925. We tried to visit Thanlyin Oil Refinery Factory but the guard didn't let us enter. Probably because, we asked for permission. If we didn't we might be able to get into the compound.
A little bit further to the compound on the left along the small lane, you can see the first church (catholic) of Myanmar but all that's left is just walls. The church named (the church of Saint James) is rumoured to be and Italian Church built in 1750 by Italian missionaries under the supervision of father Paolo Maria Gerini.
Inside the church there is a tomb of Phillip Di Brito, the Portuguese who built or supported the construction. He was the mayor of Thanlyin (Syriam) under Rakhine King and later he took over the town from the King and made himself the ruler. He was executed for destroying Burmese Temples and Pagodas by Pegu King after losing the battle against Pegu King. The tomb was I think written in Portuguese
A little bit further to the compound on the left along the small lane, you can see the first church (catholic) of Myanmar but all that's left is just walls. The church named (the church of Saint James) is rumoured to be and Italian Church built in 1750 by Italian missionaries under the supervision of father Paolo Maria Gerini.
Inside the church there is a tomb of Phillip Di Brito, the Portuguese who built or supported the construction. He was the mayor of Thanlyin (Syriam) under Rakhine King and later he took over the town from the King and made himself the ruler. He was executed for destroying Burmese Temples and Pagodas by Pegu King after losing the battle against Pegu King. The tomb was I think written in Portuguese
Written 5 September 2016
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Keith E
Bangkok, Thailand19 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
This place is off the beaten track and diffuclt to find. It is being left to fall into disrepair and needs to be restored. I am sure with surge in tourism in Yangon this place will get the attention it deserves and hopefully it will get restored and get more recognition.
Written 23 February 2015
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GuelphTraveller
Canada1,381 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
This church ruin is somewhat difficult to find and is in Thanlyin just on the edge of Yangon. Luckily I knew a local man who knew about this church and where it was located. The church was built in 1749 and destroyed shortly after. In the late 1500s, Thanlyin was the base of the Portuguese adventurer, Philip De Brito. He established himself as a local warlord from his base at Thanlyin, however, in 1613, he was executed by impalement, a punishment reserved for defilers of Buddhist temples. Thanlyin continued to be a major port until it was destroyed by King Alaungpaya in 1756 during the Mon revolt and the church was destroyed at this time.
Unfortunately it is not well kept up although the walls seem to be in good shape. There is a tomb that is littered with garbage. This could be an excellent heritage site and there are some nice colonial houses nearby.
Unfortunately it is not well kept up although the walls seem to be in good shape. There is a tomb that is littered with garbage. This could be an excellent heritage site and there are some nice colonial houses nearby.
Written 12 April 2016
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GeneralShamu
New York City, NY1,174 contributions
Dec 2019
This church is not going to be around much longer given the wear/tear it has seen over the centuries. We were the only ones present while there and not many tourists come to see it. It's a nice break from pagodas/temples and to learn a little about the history of Portuguese colonialism in Myanmar.
No bathroom and no entrance fee here. Twenty minutes is sufficient.
No bathroom and no entrance fee here. Twenty minutes is sufficient.
Written 1 December 2019
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YS @
London, UK126 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Interesting place, but because all signage are in Burmese, it is best to do your research before visiting.
Based on some of the pictures from others, during my visit a lot of the vegetation on the walls were cleared.
Based on some of the pictures from others, during my visit a lot of the vegetation on the walls were cleared.
Written 28 April 2019
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eileent3821
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam2,049 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
This is a 18th-century old Portuguese church ruins that was destroyed by the Burmese king after they recaptured Thanlyin.The walls were covered with creepers, weed and mold. There was a tomb inside the surrounding walls. Overall...the church is not well kept although the walls seem to be in good shape.
Written 27 December 2017
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Davidnewman6
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar60 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
It is about half an hour from downtown Yangon and when you get there is not too much to see. All notices are in Burmese so I would read up on the internet first so you know the fascinating story of Philip de Brito the Portugese warlord and his association with the Mon people. They are restoring the ruin currently and if you have some spare time it is definitely worth a look and something very different from the other sites in Yangon and probably one of the oldest colonial structures.
Written 29 March 2017
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Zayar19
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar239 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Mostly all parts of the church was ruined, but still attractive. The tomb of the missionary also remain in the middle of the ruined church.
Written 31 August 2016
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psychopat
Verviers, Belgium74 contributions
June 2016 • Solo
nice place to be, interesting and amazin place and not a lot of foreigner are going their. You need to go to...
Written 16 June 2016
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Olá! Podes me dizer a melhor maneira de lá chegar. Tenho voo amanha para Yangon e gostava de lá ir
Written 15 June 2018
Hey guys, being a portuguese this is always interesting for me! I had no idea that the portuguese had been to myanmar. Does anyone know where this is? Tripadvisor only says yangon.
Thanks!
Written 10 March 2015
the church is located at Than Lyin township, a small town on the other side of Yangon river, probably 45 mins drive from Yangon, most of the Taxi driver knows it.
Written 11 March 2015
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