Sanjūsangen-dō
三十三間堂
temple in
Kyoto
#13 in Kyoto
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#50 in Japan
Sanjūsangen-dō, located in Kyoto, Japan, is a renowned Buddhist temple officially known as Rengeō-in. It is famous for its long wooden hall, which houses 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. The main hall, an architectural marvel, stretches approximately 120 meters in length, making it one of the longest wooden structures in the world. The temple was originally constructed in 1164 by order of Emperor Go-Shirakawa and later rebuilt in 1266 after a fire. Visitors are often captivated by the serene atmosphere and the impressive array of Kannon statues, each with unique facial expressions and postures.
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