Where Enlightenment Dawned
This is the most holy spot in Buddhism. It is here, under the Bodhi Tree, that Prince Siddhartha became the Buddha. The Mahabodhi Temple complex is a UNESCO site that radiates a powerful serenity. Monasteries from every Buddhist nation (Thailand, Japan, Bhutan) surround the town, giving it an international spiritual feel.
The specific geographic location of the Buddha's enlightenment. A global center for Vipassana and Buddhist study.