Close
The Todaiji Temple complex in the city of Nara in Nara Prefecture, built in the year 743.
The Todaiji Temple complex in the city of Nara in Nara Prefecture, built in the year 743. Inside is Daibutsu, the world's largest gilded bronze Buddha (15 meters).Steven Rolland (c) 2005
Horyuji Temple, built in 607 A.D. the oldest extant wooden structure in the world
Horyuji Temple, built in 607 A.D. by Prince Shotoku and the oldest extant wooden structure in the worldGoldrunt (c) 2005
Doorway in Nara, Nara prefecture, Japan
Doorway in Nara, Nara prefecture, JapanEverjean (c) 2005