It was built in AD 1364 by King Thatominphya. It is largest capital in Myanmar History for nearly 400 years. It is four times capital of Myanmar Kingdom.

Attractions in Inwa

Pagodas (about 11 miles southwest of Mandalay)

1) Htihlaingshin Pagoda
2) Lethtotegyi Pagoda
3) Lawkatharaphu Pagoda
4) Shwezigon Pagoda
5) Manaungyadana Pagoda
6) Thissa Taik Zedi
7) Mahamudaw Pagoda
8) Aung Setkya Zedi
9) Gudawthit Pagoda

Other Attractions

1)  Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery (a) Me Nu Oke Kyaung

It is a brick and stucco monastery. It is built by Nanmadaw Me Nu, the chief queen of King Bagyidaw. It is constructed for Sayadaw U Bok (Nyaunggan Sayadaw) in 1822.
Address:
South bank of Ayeyawady River and North edge of Inwa

2)  Bagaya Kyaung (a) Bame Kyaung

It is supported by 267 teak posts in 1834. The largest teak post is 60 ft in height and 9 ft in circumference.
3)  Nanmyint Hmyawzin (Nanmyint Watchover)
It is a remnant of the palace built by King Bagyidaw.
Address:
Centre of Old Inwa

4)  Judson Memorial Stone

Address:
Nearby Me Nu Oke Kyaung

5)  Mahazeyapahta Bridge

6)  The remnants of the old city walls

7)  Gaungsaydaga (a) The North Gate

Address:
Northwest of Me Nu Oke Kyaung