Parthenon, Greece: A former temple on the Athenian Acropolis in Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena.  Most important buildings of ancient Greece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mahabodhi Temple, India: Buddhist temple believed to be the site where Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha.  It is one of the holiest sites in Buddhism and a major pilgrimage destination.

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Japan: This Zen temple in Kyoto, Japan, is covered in gold leaf and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan.  Built as a retirement villa for a shogun but was later converted into a Zen temple.

Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt: Largest ancient religious site in the world. Dedicated to the Egyptian god Amun, it served as a central place of worship for thousands of years.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia: Largest religious monument in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Dedicated to the god Vishnu but later transformed into a Buddhist temple.

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