A religious place is not only a place of God and devotion but also a symbol of art and architecture.
A user named “Time Capsule Tales” shared some of the marvellous religious places around the world that also boast significant architectural excellence. Let’s have a look at them!
Meenakshi Temple, India: Placed in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, this breathtaking architectural structure is the home to the goddess Meenakshi Devi and Lord Shiva, and a major pilgrimage site for Hindus.
Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha, India: The temple is well-known for its ceremonious car festival and Mahaprasad and is one of the four holy places in India where Lord Krishna is worshipped in the form of Lord Jagannath.
Hallgrimskirkja Church, Iceland: This impressive architectural structure is the largest church in Iceland and one of the tallest structures in the country.
Wat Rong Khun, Thailand: A stunning work of art and architecture, it’s also known as the “White Temple’, a Buddhist religious site and a famous landmark in the region.
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Iran: An Iranian architectural masterpiece, made with the most beautiful mosaics of the time.
Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar: The most sacred Buddhist site in Myanmar, this marvellous gilded stupa is also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, located in Yangon, Myanmar.
Borobodur temple, Indonesia: A 9th-century Buddhist temple, featuring hundreds of Buddha statues and decorative sculptures with designs depicting various scenes of mythology and teachings of Buddha.
Pavilion of the Enlightened, Thailand: Hailed as the world's largest outdoor museum, it signifies the stories of 500 monks from various cultural backgrounds who achieved Nirvana.
National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Las Lajas, Colombia: A majestic architectural structure which is a Catholic minor basilica, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Rosary.
The Blue Mosque, Turkey: Also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, this beautiful Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque was built during 1609-1617.
Meteora Monasteries, Greece: A rock formation holding one of the largest and steeply built Eastern Orthodox monasteries complexes in Thessaly, northwestern Greece.