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Great Buddha Hall, Buddhist temple in Japan

The Daibutsu-den is the largest wooden building in the world, housing a 15-meter tall bronze statue of Buddha.

Originally built in 752, the current structure is a reconstruction from 1709 after being destroyed twice by earthquakes.

It's an important cultural property of Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The temple complex is open to visitors year-round.

The Daibutsu-den is home to the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana.

Location: Nara

Inception: 750s

Height: 48.742 m

Length: 50.48 m

Width: 57.012 m

Address: 奈良県奈良市雑司町

Website: todaiji.or.jp/contents/guidance/guidance4.html

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