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Most Stunning Temples of the World

Last updated : Sep 29, 2015

There are many few places that are always beautiful as you get a chance to tell all the truth of your life to the Almighty, and truth is always beautiful and these are the places of worship or temples, mosques and churches. So, when we talk about the various temples in the world that are built under many beliefs and faiths and that is why people from all over the world go to see them and find a serene beauty and get astonished. It is not that these temples only belong to Hinduism, but many of these are built on the Beliefs of Buddhism, Shintoism etc. But wherever you may go you will find an unforgettable sacred tour of these temples which will fill your heart with peace and contented.

Most Amazing Temples Around the World

Wat-Rong-Khun

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1..Wat Rong Khun , Thailand

This is one of the most stunning temples of the world settled in Thailand. The temple is really astonishing and one cannot speak a word for a time span after seeing the temple for the first time. Built completely in white, this Buddhist temple is having some of the stunning murals and motifs made on its entrance demons, swords, and a great Buddhist message on it.

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Byodo-In-Temple, Hawaii

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2..Byodo-In Temple – Hawaii

Located in the beautiful beach city of Hawaii the temple is a replica of a 950 year old Byodo-In Temple of Japan. The temple is equally beautiful alike its original and nestled beside the pool and surrounding the lushly greenery and a sparkling waterfall. You can also see colorful peacocks on the sides where the temple stands proudly in the foothills of the Ko’olau Mountains.

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Kotoku-in-Temple, Japan

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3..Kōtoku-in Temple – Japan

The temple was built in the 13th century and one of the beautiful Buddhist temples of the world. This is popularly known as The Giant Buddha of temple of Kōtoku-in Temple in Kamakura, and the temple is very closely settled from the capital city of Tokyo. The temples were demolished in 13th, 14th, and 15th century respectively, but it was again renovated and at present times it is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu, Japan

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4..Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu, Japan

Another beautiful temple of Japan, which is dedicated to Shintoism and located nearby the Tokyo city and that is why more and more people can easily access here to see the stunning structure. The temple is dedicated to Hachiman known as the God of War in Shinto religion and the temple had been ruling in this place since the 12th century. Not only the temple, but the surrounding areas is equally beautiful that holds museums, ponds and gardens.

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Sagrada-Família, Spain

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5..Sagrada Família Temple- Spain

Indeed a stunning architecture to be cherished for lifelong. The official name of this temple is officially called the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. And the interior as well as the exterior of this temple is marvelous and the motifs that are made on the walls and ceilings of the temple is breathtaking. The most interesting fact about this temple is that the construction of the temple is incomplete and this incompleteness augments more beauty to it.

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Wat-Benchamabophit

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6..Wat Benchamabophit, Thailand

The temple is settled in the capital city of Bangkok in hail and and known with the other name of the ‘White Marble Temple’. The temple is constructed in a typical Thai architecture and people who visit here, find a very serene place to be. There are small streams that passes by the temple housing the beautiful water species of colorful fishes, eels and turtles.

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Golden-Temple , Amritsar

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7..The Golden Temple, India

The temples located in the city of Amritsar in Punjab in India. The temple is famous because it is completely made of pure gold and known as the headquarter of the Sikh religion. The temple is amazingly beautiful settled on a pool and one who visit here can see and have food in this temple for free of cost and there is a message of equality is spread through this temple.

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Swayambhunath-Temple, Nepal

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8..Swayambhunath Temple -Nepal

A beautiful temple in a small country like Nepal can be ignored, but the beauty of this temple cannot be ignored as one who visit here can remember its beauty for a longer time. The surrounding of the temple is astonishing as it settled amidst the mighty Himalayas that spreads a gorgeous beauty where the entire sacred complex is combined of Stupas, a number of Buddhist shrines and a stairway of 365 stairs that will enter the temple and do not forget to watch the sunset from here.

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Church-of-Saint-Sava, Serbia

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9..St. Sava Temple – Serbia

It is a church, but known as the St. Sava Temple as it was founded by Saint Sava and this is an Orthodox Serbian Church. The interior and exterior structure of the temple is awesome and the church can hold up to 10,000 people at a time. The church is one of the most important tourist attractions of Serbia located in the city of Belgrade.

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Hanging-Monastery

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10..The Hanging Monastery, China

A beautiful Buddhist Monastery in China, which is carved on a rock and this beauty is dated back to 491 AD. It is one of the most unique shrines in Asia, where you can see the dynamic structure stuck on valleys and one can really have the pleasant and serene moment here. Located in Datong the temple is really beautiful and one must make a visit.

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