Tag: "Temples"
Masonic Temple , Philadelphia
The Masonic Temple, also called Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , located in Philadelphia is a historic Masonic building built in 1873. The Masonic Temple is home to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Many of America’s Founding Fathers were Freemasons. The Masonic Temple is a National Historic Landmark and also was listed on the National Register [...]
The Golden Temple , India
The Golden Temple also called Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib , located in the city of Amritsar , India , is the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. The Buddha is known to have spent time at this place in contemplation . 2000 years after , Guru Nanak (1469-1539) came to live and meditate by [...]
Parthenon – Symbol of Ancient Greece
The Parthenon , symbol of Ancient Greece , located in Acropolis , Athens is a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, the protector of the city . Parthenon is the most famous surviving building of Ancient Greece and one of the most famous buildings in the world . The Parthenon has stood atop the [...]
Karnak , the largest ancient religious site
The Karnak Temple Complex or simply Karnak , located near Luxor, Egypt , is the largest ancient religious site in the world and one of the most magnificent temple complexes ever constructed . It is believed to be the second most visited historical site in Egypt, second only to the Giza Pyramids near Cairo. Karnak [...]
Angkor Wat , Cambodia
Angkor Wat located in Angkor, Cambodia is a temple complex built by king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. It is the world’s largest religious building. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. Angkor Wat has become a symbol of [...]
Temple of Heaven -The largest sacrificial building complex in the world
The Temple of Heaven is a worthwhile visiting place in Beijing. It is much bigger than the Forbidden City and smaller than the Summer Palace . The inner walled area that houses the main structures covers 275 Hectares (2.75 million square meters). Indeed, it is the largest group of constructions for worship in the world. [...]
