10 most dizzying temples of different religions of the world

The church of any religion reflects the culture of the people, their internal aspirations and ideas about paradise. Views on beauty are very different, and something familiar to us can cause considerable surprise in a person of a different culture. Maybe we should sometimes see the breadth of transcendental ideas? So, we present to you the most amazing and beautiful buildings of various religions.

Prambanan Temple Complex (Java Island, Indonesia)

From a distance, it may seem that rocks have grown from the earth. But when you come closer, you are amazed to see monumental temples. This is Prambanan, built on the island of Java as a symbol of the divine power of the Hindu king Rakai Pikatan. He conquered the island on which they believed in Buddhism. Both religions mixed and turned into a single one, therefore in Prambanan there are both Buddha figures sitting in the royal pose of the ruler of the worlds, and gracious Shiva - the beginnings of beginnings.

The temple is covered with bas-reliefs in the form of drawings that reveal the most important moments of Hinduism. Recently, this building is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Kinkakuji Temple (Kyoto, Japan)

The name translates as the "Golden Pavilion" because the temple is partially covered with gold, the same as the tops of church churches in Russia. In Japanese, laconic architecture and complete combination with the surrounding landscape are pleasing to the eye and inspire writers and architects to work (a lot of stories have been written about the golden temple, and a similar Silver Temple has been built). The temple contains Buddhist relics and historically valuable objects. Unesco listed.

Sri Rangatatswami (Srirangam, India)

On the island of Srirangam there is a wonderful temple complex, the largest in India. It is built in honor of the Hindu god Vishnu and its manifestations in various forms. Like everything in India, the building looks delightfully colorful, it is decorated with many figures that embody the basic concepts of this religion.

Wat Rong Khun (Chiang Rai, Thailand)

Incredibly white and fabulous, it is guarded by stone demons and beckons to enter. Wat Rong Khun is a very young temple dedicated to Buddhism. It is completely unlike ordinary Buddhist temples, it is a fusion of modern ideas and the artistic vision of the tenets of Buddhism. Its creator has been working on the temple for the third decade and plans to finish it only in 2070.

Temple of Heaven (Beijing, China)

This temple has been standing in Beijing since the 15th century and still has not lost its relevance. During its construction, many tricks were used to give visitors the feeling of falling into heaven. Differences in height, color, play of sounds - everything creates a mysterious and exciting sensation. In the center of the temple there is nothing - neither an altar, nor objects of worship. Man, as it were, turns directly to heaven.

Paro Taktsang (Bhutan)

Paro Taktsang translates as "tiger refuge". This is a monastery in Bhutan, built on a rock overhanging the abyss. Inside the monastery, luxury reigns - golden domes and statues of Buddha, statuettes illustrating the history of the monastery: the great guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress and meditated for three months, saturating this place with goodness. Indeed, looking at the surrounding beauty, it is difficult not to be filled with goodness!

Sheikh Zayed Mosque (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

This mosque is located in the United Arab Emirates, and it seems that it was built by genies. Gold and semiprecious stones, crystal and Swarovski crystals. There are no words! The transcendental luxury of a mosque can be appreciated only by seeing.

Golden Temple (Amritsar, India)

It is located in India, in the middle of Lake Amrita-saras. It is lined with copper and covered with gold, which is why it got its name. A thin path from the shore will lead anyone to this temple, as if floating on the waters.

Temple of the Atonement of the Holy Family (Barcelona, Spain)

It is located in Barcelona (Spain). The cathedral was built so long that the Spaniards appointed the end of the world that day when it will be finished. And construction began in the 19th century. Anthony Gaudi, the architect of the cathedral, planned to embody the entire Old Testament in it. Unfortunately, he died before this happened, and did not even leave any drawings and sketches of his plan. But his successors are trying to complete the cathedral in the same spirit.