Temples

Perched atop a lonely 76-meter hill overlooking the plains, this 12th-century Cham sanctuary was historically dubbed the Golden Tower by French scholars due to the warm, glowing hue of its ancient bricks.

There are over 12,000 Buddha statues at this temple complex that has been mistakenly labeled a monastery.

This kaleidoscopic structure is perhaps Bristol’s most unusual temple

An ancient Roman temple hidden in the basement of Römerpassage, a modern shopping mall.

The peace and seclusion of Kyoto’s “Moss Temple” is no accident.

A folly hidden in the woods that once became home to a cowherd.

This majestic twelve-story wooden pagoda built into the side of a divine hill was saved from the Three Gorges Dam.

Hundreds of glow-in-the-dark designs bring a Thai temple to life once the sun has set.

One of Malta’s most important Neolithic sites sits in a suburban area south of the country’s capital.

According to local legend, anyone who falls on these temple steps will turn into a cat.

A shrine for a once-beloved historic figure, whose mythology has been discredited.

The infamous 'Incident at Honnō-ji' brought an end to Oda Nobunaga’s attempt to unify a warring Japan.

This Hindu temple in Iran is a testament to the country's long history of trade with India.

Enter this dragon-shaped temple to see animatronic scenes depicting heaven and hell.

A square-domed symbol of resilience in the heart of the old Jewish Ghetto.

This Buddhist temple on the island of Penang is one of the largest in Southeast Asia.

This Hindu temple in suburban New Jersey is the largest in the United States and one of the largest in the world.

An eclectic Buddhist temple packed with pop-culture icons.