beautiful places of worship in the world
Some of the most well-known places of worship in the world are not only known for their popularity with devotees but are also admired for their magnificent architecture and rich cultural heritage.- The Paro Taktsang monastery in Bhutan is a Himalayan Buddhist sacred site built in 1692. Situated on a steep cliff that's 3,800m high, it offers a breathtaking view of the beautiful Paro Valley. (Photo: Instagram/ @jl_lkw)
- The Nasir ol Molk Mosque in Iran was built in 1888. It features extensively coloured glass windows that throw a brilliant kaleidoscope of colours into the interiors as well as ornate Persian carpets and detailed geometric wall paintings. (Photo: Instagram/ @mazurkevich)
- The Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India was constructed in the year 1986 and has got its name from the stunning 27 blooming petal' structures that are made of pure white marble. (Photo: Instagram/ @best_placez_)
- The St Peter's Basilica at The Vatican is not only one of the largest churches in the world but is also designed by the greats of the Renaissance era like Donato Bramante, Michelangelo Buonarroti and many others. (Photo: Instagram/ @uzzanee)
- The Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar is believed to be more than 2,500 years old. Also known as the Golden Pagoda, it was built by two brothers who had met Gautama Buddha and is said to be the home of the relics of all the four Buddha. (Photo: Instagram/ @mattsony)
- The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is a 7th-century shrine, which is important for people of the Islamic and Jewish faith. Its impressive dome was refurnished with more than 80 kg of gold in the 1990s. (Photo: Instagram/ @ryanchio)
- The Brihadeeswara Temple in Tamil Nadu, India, which is also known as The Big Temple' was built in 1010 by emperor Rja Rja Chola I. (Photo: Instagram/ @uma_coffeecup)
Some of the most well-known places of worship in the world are not only known for their popularity with devotees but are also admired for their magnificent architecture and rich cultural heritage.
beautiful places of worship in the world
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