Portugal x World RR * Religious Buildings

Some time ago I've decided to join this RR hosted by Tiago. There are different groups that we can join and I chose the group of religious buildings.

 

 Editions VALOIRE - BLOIS

When I think of French religious buildings, impressive gothic cathedrals immediately come to mind and that's exactly what Nadia sent me.

 Cathédrale Saint-Gatien de Tours, is dedicated to the first bishop of the city and is a 'must-see' when visiting the Loire Valley. The current cathedral sits on the site of a number of predecessors all of which were damaged by fires.
Construction proper on the existing cathedral began in 1270 but progress was slow and it was not completed until 1547, so what we have is a building made up of styles spanning a number of centuries, though the predominate 'style' is obviously 'Gothic'. - in: https://www.experienceloire.com

 

 

Chinami sent this view of the Great Buddha's Hall of Todaiji Temple, one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara.

Until recently, Todaiji's main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), held the record as the world's largest wooden building, despite the fact that the present reconstruction of 1692 is only two thirds of the original temple hall's size. The massive building houses one of Japan's largest bronze statues of Buddha (Daibutsu). - in: https://www.japan-guide.com

Temple Street is a street located in the areas of Jordan and Yau Ma Tei in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is known for its night market and as one of the busiest flea markets at night in the territory. The night market lies in the Yau Ma Tei, Jordan part of the street. Popular with tourists and locals alike in the evening, it is also common to see the place crowded at dusk. It sells cheap merchandise and food items.
The road was built during the Qing Dynasty and was named after the Tin Hau temple which was built on the site. - in: wikipedia

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