It is also known as Memorial Stupa. The Memorial Chorten is one of the tallest monuments in Bhutan.The stupa was built in 1974 in honour of third king of Bhutan Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and he is the father of modern Bhutan also… The Chorten is a large white structure crowned with a golden spire is an extraordinary example of Buddhist architecture and.It is located close to the centre of Thimphu city and it is one of its most iconic monuments. This stupa is dedicated to World Peace.