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The Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan – one of the first museums in Mongolia. It used to be a residence of the last Bogd Khaan of Mongolia, Javzandamba. Well known for it’s Gate of Peace, Temple and personal library of Bogd Khaan. Among the museum’s exhibits are sculptures by Mongolia;s first Bogd Khaan Zanabazar, the famous Taras. The collection at the Palace Museum numbers over 8,000 exhibits; of these 72 are certified by the State as unique, but others are priceless artifacts. This is only remaining palace out of four residences where Bogd Khaan, the last Mongolian ruler, resided. This palace now displays the collection of personal belongings of the last Khaan and his wife. The museum offers a wide variety of Buddhist arts.