Horyu-ji Temple, Horyu-ji Sannai, Ikaruga-cho, Nara Prefecture: the Hall of Visions in the eastern precinct (Yumedono)
Artist/Photographer | Barr, John |
Country | Japan |
City | Ikararuga-cho |
Subject Date | 600 |
Image Date | 2019 |
View | Exterior |
Medium | Digital image |
Library Reference | Barr 19-01-11 |
Orientation | Square |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | John Barr / RIBA Collections |
Subject | Temples ; Halls ; Timber construction ; Roofs |
NOTES: Founded in the 7th century the Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple is considered to be one of the oldest extant wooden buildings in the world. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site. A massive restoration programme was begun in 1934 and not completed until 1985. The temple complex is made of two areas, the Sai-in in the west and the To-in in the east. It also encompasses a five-storey pagoda and the main hall, known as the Kondo, both located in the western half of the complex.
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