Jumat, 23 Agustus 2019
Speaking of places of worship, this place is not only a place to pray. However, places of worship can also be an icon of a region and tourist attraction, like the Taj Mahal in India. This can be caused by the artistic architectural style with meaningful detail.
In this world, there are many places of worship that have elegant architecture and make us amazed. Well, Kania has collected five places of worship with the most beautiful architecture in the world. No need to linger anymore, let's look together!
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Kanada
This place of worship is located in Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada. At first glance, it looks like this place of worship looks like a typical cathedral church. You will be greeted by a statue of Montreal's inventor, Paul de Chomedey, who stands on the fountain in front of the church. The front of Montreal's Notre Dame Basilica has two towers with dark gray which are the main colors outside this place of worship.
When you go inside, you will be amazed by the interior design. The dome of this place of worship is blue decorated with detailed gold color motifs. In front of the altar, there are statues of famous figures from the Christian-Catholic religion in a miniature palace typical of European countries. The combination of gold, blue, and miniature statues and palaces produces a very elegant architectural landscape and spoil your eyes.
Hallgrímskirkja, Islandia
Hallgrímskirkja has two features. First, the architectural design in the form of a curved triangle. Its highest point reaches 74.5 meters. When night falls, yellow LED lights add to the luxurious feel of this place of worship. In addition, aurora borealis often decorate the night sky, providing amazing natural lighting. Of course, this privilege brings its own experience for anyone who prays in the iconic city of Reykjavik, Iceland.
Second, the interior of this place of worship looks simple. However, the dominance of the white color can make it look clean and without blemish. The seat is green with gold accents on the edges. At the top of the entrance to the church, there are organs with many pipes. Kania believes that when you come to this place of worship, you will feel its splendor from your arrival from the outside until you set foot into the church.
Taktsang Palphug Monastery, Bhutan
Unlike the usual places of worship that stand on flat ground, Taktsang Palphug Monastery was built on a cliff over the village of Paro, Bhutan. Exactly, the place of worship that has been used as a place of prayer since 1692 is located near Goa Taktsang Senge Samdup.
Taktsang Palphug Monastery is also an icon of Bhutanese culture. Therefore, the architecture of this house of worship is very thick with the style of the traditional house of Bhutan. The combination of yellow and red color maroon- its very unique as well as the white color is presented as a color transition that neutralizes both the strong color. On the walls of each house also has a red belt with a yellow circle in the middle and a patterned line on the edge of the belt.
The Holy Family, Barcelona, Spanyol
The La Sagrada Familia building resembles a palace in royal films. Because of this, it's no wonder this place of worship has been named the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed by Antoni Gaudi in 1884, actually, this place of worship has not been completed to date. There are many problems that hinder the process of building La Sagrada Familia, including the death of Antoni Gaudi and the ongoing Spanish War. The construction of this building is expected to be completed in 2032.
Even though it hasn't been built yet, you can still see how magnificent this place of worship is. Amazingly, the building of this place of worship is very detailed. Each side of the building is filled with miniature details carving important events in the journey of Jesus' life, from birth, resurrection, and death. If the church building is ready, Kania is sure that La Sagrada Familia will become a building that will attract more tourists to come to Spain!
Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg, Rusia
Various colors and motifs give a cheerful and pleasant impression. Maybe this is the first impression you feel when you first visit this place of worship. The building is one of the tourist attractions in St. Petersburg was built from 1883 during the reign of Alexander III until the reign of Nicholas II in 1907. The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood was built in memory of Alexander II.
Similar to La Sagrada Familia, the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood also resembles a palace. The difference lies in the architectural style. The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood has a distinctive Russian architectural style. The shape of the end of each tower is round. Various important events in the journey of Jesus' life are depicted in the mirrors of this place of worship. In addition, this place of worship was built from 7500 square mosaics. This is what makes it a mosaic museum at once. Petersburg.
These five places of worship have different architectural styles so as to be able to provide a unique experience for visitors, whether to pray or just be a tourist attraction. Regardless of its function, buildings with this grand and detailed architecture must continue to be preserved so that future generations will be able to see its splendor.