Constructed in 752 on the order of Emperor Shomu, Todaiji Temple is famous for the "Daibutsu of Nara" or "Great Buddha of Nara" statue, the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha.
The Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall) is the world's largest wooden building and contains a number of important sculptures.
Temple visitors will also meet some hungry deer from the Nara Park.
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I'm a photographer & videographer. I was born and grew up in Prato (Italy) but now live in London (UK). I have always loved Japan, enjoy manga & anime, and visited Japan for the first time in 2013. Travelling is my life! I crossed North America, Africa, and Europe but Asia is the continent that...
