Tag: “Gold Leaf”

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  1. Kinkakuju

    Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple formally known as Rokuonji.

    In 1397 construction started on the Golden Pavilion as part of a new residence for the retired shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Kinkakuji was converted into a Zen temple after Yoshimitsu's death in 1408.

    The Golden Pavilion functions as shariden, housing sacred relics of the Buddha and is covered in gold leaf.

  2. Sutter's Mill: California Gold Discovery Site

    This is a replicate of the lumber mill that was being used when gold was discovered in the American River. It is located in the small town of Coloma, Ca, a charming historic old Western town.

  3. Secession Vienna

    The museums-building called Secession in Vienna, Austria.

  4. Golden Pavilion

    Located in Kyoto, Japan, Kinkakuji (and its reflection) are rather pretty.

  5. Savannah City Hall

    This is the Savannah City Hall with a relatively (last year 2007) new coat of gold on the dome. This was taken from my hotel next to it!

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