Learning History in Five Temples in the World

Sunday, March 4, 2012



Many ways to enjoy the holiday. Some people choose a traveling exhibition that uniquely, others prefer to enjoy the beauty of the coast and some people choose to vacation in the sanctuary, which has a history.
Check out some of the holy places of the world, especially the temple, the most surprising thing in the world:
Borobudur in Java, Indonesia
Rediscovered in 1814 by a colonial expedition, this magnificent temple, a Buddhist temple, which is estimated at about 1200 years. Borobudur was restored in 1973 to its function as a place of pilgrimage restore. The structure consists of a broad representation of the universe in 2672, went two miles to the top of the temple, through the three layers, the Buddhist cosmology. Although most of the sculptures and carvings have been damaged, Borobudur is still a very beautiful temple.
Itsukushima Shrine on Itsukushima, Japan
Holy island Itsukushima Shinto god of the sea by the storm and since 6 Century and the temple is the 16th Century. Characteristics of the torii (gate) was built so that it appears to float on the water at high tide, is considered one of the three major locations in Japan.

21 buildings in the temple on the beach 300 meters of the corridor are dramatic contrasts of red and green paint is connected to the blue of the surrounding landscape, and looks like a bird with outstretched wings, seen from the beach. Despite the popularity of the temple with tourists, which is partly the sacred role of the island is still intact, the culture is still forbidden, although there are many souvenir shops.
Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan
Taktsang Monastery also known as Tiger's Nest Palphug is one of the most famous image of Bhutan. This remarkable achievement is a cliff 900 meters above the Paro valley in the Himalayas in the 17th Century built.

It is said that the temple of Guru Rinpoche meditated to fly for three months after a ride on the back of a tigress was visited. Access for tourists only with a two-hour ascent of the steep and difficult. A canteen provides a welcome drink for those who are brave enough to go through the course, and if you choose to go further, photographed sempatkanlah.
Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, Thailand
The construction of a contemporary Buddhist and Hindu temples in 1997, designed by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat Thailand. The striking images of the artist's vision is as diverse as Spider-Man, Predator, and gold toilets in a traditional setting. The most striking visitor sees is a white stone and glass design, symbol of the purity of the Buddha and give a subtle atmosphere.
Prambanan in Java, Indonesia
The structure of the 9th Century Prambanan with mystical charm. Buildings over 130 meters is the story of the Ramayana. The magnificence of the building structure can be seen in the morning, where you can see the sun from east terbir.

Legend has it that it was decided in one night by a sorcerer to win a beautiful girl built. Upset if he does not completed, the statue of a thousandth of the time, he cursed and turned into a statue of Durga, which always welcomes visitors into the main entrance to the temple north. There are many other beautiful temples scattered around the village and the Prambanan plain, so that the entire area is very valuable as a record of past political and religious power.