Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, functions as both a fortress-monastery and the administrative centre of Paro District in Bhutan. It houses the district monastic body alongside government offices. Named Rinchen Pung Dzong, meaning Fortress on a Heap of Jewels, the complex contains courtyards, temples, offices and residential quarters. Traditional Bhutanese architecture is evident through timber carvings, painted motifs and decorative windows. The site is included on Bhutan’s Tentative List for UNESCO World Heritage.