The Most Beautiful Religious Buildings in the World
| November 27, 2017
The Golden Temple – Amritsar, India
The Golden Temple of Amritsar, India was first constructed in 1577, and was built to reflect important Sikh principles. There are four entrances to symbolize that people from all walks of life are welcome.
This temple is so central to the Sikh faith that the temple architects invited a Muslim man to lay the foundation stones. The entire building is covered with an unbelievable 1,653 pounds of gold.
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