Royal Textile Academy
The Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan was founded to preserve and promote the living art of weaving which is an important part of the culture and tradition of Bhutan.Photo: Cfynn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Museum
- Description: school in Thimphu, Bhutan
- Also known as: “Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include National Library of Bhutan and Changlimithang Stadium.
National Library of Bhutan
Library
Photo: Cfynn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The National Library of Bhutan, located in Thimphu, Bhutan, was established in 1967 for the purpose of "preservation and promotion of the rich cultural and religious heritage" of Bhutan. National Library of Bhutan is situated 570 metres northwest of Royal Textile Academy.
Changlimithang Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Steve Evans, CC BY 2.0.
The Changlimithang Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, which serves as the national stadium of Bhutan. It is predominantly used for football matches and is the home of the Bhutan national football team, other national selections and a number of Thimphu-based football clubs. Changlimithang Stadium is situated 1 km southeast of Royal Textile Academy.
Institute of Traditional Medicine Services
Hospital
The Institute of Traditional Medicine Services is based in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, located on a hilltop above the Traditional Arts Center and the National Library. Institute of Traditional Medicine Services is situated 600 metres west of Royal Textile Academy.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Thimphu.
Thimphu
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Thimphu is the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and with a population of around 115,000, it is the nation's largest city.
Royal Textile Academy
- Categories: school, building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Thimphu District, Bhutan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
27.47907° or 27° 28′ 45″ northLongitude
89.6358° or 89° 38′ 9″ eastOpen location code
7MVFFJHP+J8OpenStreetMap ID
way 217728797OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=museumWikidata ID
Q15273539
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In Other Languages
From French to Tibetan—“Royal Textile Academy” goes by many names.
- French: “Académie royale du textile du Bhoutan”
- Russian: “Королевская бутанская академия текстиля”
- Tibetan: “རྒྱལ་འཛིན་ཐགས་རིགས་སློབ་སྡེ”
Notable Places Nearby
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