Not only overwhelmed by the massive scale, these architectural works also make visitors admire for their splendor and luxury.
Hungarian Parliament Building
Hungarian Parliament Building: With an impressive design on the edge of the Danube River (center of Budapest), the Hungarian Parliament building is one of the most typical works of Renaissance architecture. The entire ceiling inside is made of 40kg of solid gold. Gold from 22 – 23 carats and gold leaf are used to decorate everywhere in the building.
Shwedagon Golden Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
Shwedagon Golden Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar: The 2,000-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda (in Yangon, Myanmar) is also known as the Golden Temple. The main tower of the pagoda is up to 98m high, the whole is inlaid with thin gold plates crafted by craftsmen according to traditional techniques. The crown-shaped part is encrusted with 5,448 diamonds, topped by a 72-carat diamond.
Thai Royal Palace in Bangkok
The Royal Palace of Thailand in Bangkok: The Royal Palace of Thailand is a complex of iconic and dangerous structures in Bangkok built in 1782. Inside the palace are gilded walls. rate.
The Golden Pavilion in Japan
Located in the grounds of Loc Uyen Pagoda, Kim Cac Tu (Golden Gate Pagoda) is a cultural heritage of the ancient capital of Kyoto. The Golden Gate Pagoda has three floors reflecting the Kyoko-chi pond, of which the upper two floors are inlaid with bright gold.
Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, Russia
Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, Russia: Catherine Palace completed in 1756, has a circumference of nearly 1 km. During Elizabeth’s time, the palace was inlaid with more than 100kg of gold for decoration. In the palace, furniture, chairs, doors, statues are all made of pure gold. It was also the summer residence of the Russian tsar.
Gold-plated buildings in Dubai
Gold-plated building in Dubai: Located at Zabeel Park in Dubai, this huge gilded building is called “Dubai Frame” (roughly translated: Dubai Photo Frame), 150m high, the bridge connecting the building is 93m long. with a glass walkway, panoramic views towards Deira (Old Dubai) to the north. The project started construction from 2013 to 2018 and was completed at a cost of about 50 million USD.
Matrimandir Temple in Auroville, India
Matrimandir Temple in Auroville, India: Impressive Matrimandir Temple with its dome covered with gold discs. The building is symbolic of meditation and yoga rituals.
Harmandir Sahib Temple (India)
Harmandir Sahib Temple (India): Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is the holiest temple of Sikhism. In addition to the foot made of white marble, almost the entire temple is inlaid with gold with artistic decorative motifs.