This land has a predominant Buddhist influence, and this can be seen in the construction of the Buddhist temples, the images of the Buddha, and even in Thangka paintings that are a favorite with the tourists. The Tawang monastery or Gompa is a beautiful example of the Buddhist influence. The 400 year old monastery is a prime example of Buddhist architecture, sculpture, and art. This is a very popular tourist attraction. The other attraction is the Ita Fort (The capital of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar, is named after this fort.). The ruins of this fort date back to the fourteenth or fifteenth century. It is made of brick. It is a major attraction for all tourists.
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