The World's Top 10 Most Beautiful Temples

Kirti Mahor
Sep 30, 2024

Virupaksha Temple

A UNESCO monument, the Virupaksha Temple in Karnataka features breathtaking Dravidian architecture. Lord Shiva is the patron of this shrine.

Chi Lin Temple

The Tang dynasty is represented by the Chi Lin Temple in Hong Kong, which features traditional wood building.

Sagrada Familia Temple

Spain's Sagrada Familia is well-known for its incomplete architecture. With its angular towers and striking flying buttresses, it is an astonishment in its urban surroundings.

Kek Lok Si Temple

Combining elements of Chinese, Thai, and Burmese architecture is the design of Malaysia's Kek Lok Si Temple.

Seiganto-ji Temple

The fourth-century Seiganto-ji temple is located close to Japan's largest waterfall. Its breathtaking surroundings and architecture are also breathtaking.

Paro Taktsang Temple

In Bhutan, Paro Taktsang is sometimes referred to as the Tiger's Nest. This location is a must-visit when in Bhutan for an unforgettable experience.

Shwedagon Pagoda Temple

The world's oldest Buddhist temple is probably Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar. Both military occupations and multiple natural disasters have not destroyed this shrine.

Ranakpur Jain Temple

Every pillar in the Ranakpur Jain Temple in Rajasthan tells a different tale and has distinctive patterns and animals carved onto it.

Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram Temple

One of the most exquisite temples in Bangkok is Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram. Known by another name, the Marble Temple, because it was constructed with imported Carrara marble from Italy.

China's Temple

China's Temple of Heaven is regarded as the pinnacle of traditional Chinese architecture. Its design represents the idea that the earth is square and heaven is round.

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