Temples

Cut into the rock face of a hill, this ancient cave temple is believed to be one of the oldest structures in Pune.

This Buddhist temple may have the best example of a Pure Land garden in Japan.

This 14th-century Sri Lankan temple is a mixture of Sinhalese and Dravidian architecture.

These palatial ruins said to be inspired by Cambodia's Angkor Wat have been turned into a significant religious temple.

Under a breathtaking Buddhist temple in Vietnam is a basement exhibit that takes visitors to hell and back.

Visitors take revenge upon the statue of a traitor made to kneel at the tomb of his enemy.

A remote area dotted with Buddhist temples and monasteries.

This temple, in the oldest area of Pune, may date back to the second century.

Ancient cave temple near a massive Buddha statue.

This lopsided, earthquake-damaged temple stands as a testament to Taiwan’s resilience.

This sensational silver temple is the product of centuries of metalworking.

The ruins of a Roman temple from 1st Century BC with the only preserved inscription of “The Deeds of the Divine Augustus.”

Twelve model temples sit inside this 900-year old Hindu complex.

Home to secret lakes and hidden temples.

A mountaintop Buddhist temple with panoramic views of Hiroshima.

An early 1900s temple features unique architecture and murals.

Lake Phewa is home to the only island temple in Nepal.

An ancient Lord Shiva temple contains replica models of all twelve Jyotirlinga temples.