Great Buddha Hall

· Japan

Apparently it used one of the largest wooden buildings in the world! First built in the 700s, it burned down twice, in 1180 and 1567. The current building was built in the 1700s, and it's actually 2/3 as wide as the previous hall due to limited funds!

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By David · Journey: Japan 2026 · Chapter: Wandering Around Nara