Temples

At more than 5,000 years old, these structures are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.

Underneath the historic center of Mexico City, the remains of a temple dedicated to the Aztec god of the wind.

The largest seated Buddha statue in Japan is the centerpiece of an abandoned complex in a quiet, seaside town.

A handmade waterfall in Kanyakumari.

Hidden behind a YMCA stands the remains of a ceremonial site that dates back hundreds of years, whose ground is still considered sacred to many Hawaiians.

Count the statues to gain insight into your future from Buddhist disciples.

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.

One of the largest pagodas in Nepal is a 13th century testament to regional craftsmanship.

A serene mountaintop temple complex featuring one big, bronze Buddha.

This sixth-century synagogue was first reconstructed digitally, then in real life.

On the grounds of a former estate in Burgundy stands an elaborate temple that is modeled after the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery.

Visitors to this temple are greeted by a massive collection of wooden dolls said to bring good fortune.

One of only a handful of seaside temples in Korea, this sacred space is home to a legendary healing Buddha statue and a traffic safety prayer pagoda.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

Known as the birthplace of Korean Buddhism, this temple features an ancient, five-story stone pagoda.

This twisty section of highway in the Himalayan foothills is lined with thousands of small mirrors.