Wat Rong Khun, the most original temple in the world

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Although with different faces, religion has accompanied the human being throughout the centuries. And although all kinds of atrocities have been committed in the name of the gods, the different religions have left us many good things, such as the temples. And is that some of the most impressive buildings in the world have had or have religious functions.

In Hard Hobbit To Break we have told you about many important religious buildings, such as the Borobudur Temple, the Angkor Temples or the most beautiful mosques in the world. However, none of these buildings comes close in originality to the one we are going to show you today. We refer to Wat Rong Khun, also known as White Temple. Do you want to know what makes this temple one of the most curious on the planet? Well, do not miss anything we tell you below!

The most original temple in the world

Although many beautiful temples can be found in Thailand, Wat Rong Khun is for many travelers the most beautiful of them all. And it is already known that beauty is something very subjective. What has no discussion is that it is one of the most original of the world. And it is that it mixes Buddhist and Hindu elements with characters from the cinema and television. Yes! Yes! As you are reading it!


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Thai tradition and pop culture

Unlike most temples that tourists visit when they go to Thailand, Wat Rong Khum does not have centuries of history. In fact, just 18 years ago it began to be built. And we say "started" because the works by the Thai painter and architect have not yet been completed Chalermchai KositpipatI was very clear from the start that I wanted to combine Thai tradition with pop art in this building. Curiously, it is very easy to find this world-class artist in this place. Sometimes he can even be seen painting or doing other tasks. And it is that in addition to designing it, it has been in charge of the construction and financing from the beginning. Although it is not known for certain when it will be completed, it is estimated that it will be around 2070.

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The temple outside

As you can see for yourself in the images that we offer you in the gallery, the first thing that catches the attention of this temple is that the building and the different sculptures that surround it (bridges, lakes, skulls, dragons, demons ...) are totally white . And it is that this color symbolizes purity. Especially striking is the presence of the lake at the foot of the temple, an element that makes mirror, enhancing the brightness of the different elements that are part of this tourist attraction. In addition, hands can be found rising from the ground representing hell.

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The temple inside

Inside you can find murals with the most current paintings. And it is that they appear ships from "Star Wars", characters from the films most successful in recent times ("Matrix", "Avatar", "Kung Fu Panda" ...), and some of the people who have most influenced contemporary history, such as Bin Laden. As you may have imagined, these paintings are full of bright colors, so they contrast with the white outside.

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Free entrance

Fortunately, the entrance to the White Temple is completely free. Of course, you should bear in mind that you have to visit it with the appropriate clothing, that is, with your shoulders and knees well covered, especially in the case of women. Also, you should know that eating, drinking, smoking, taking photos inside the temple and carrying umbrellas are not allowed. Then we leave you with our Gallery, where you can find more images of this spectacular temple. Do not miss it!

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