Many people know the external appearance of the Temple of Truth, located in Thailand, but what a surprise when you find out that this building, which seems ancient, began to be built not so long ago - in 1981. Moreover, it continues to be gradually built up to this day. Tourists who came to admire this strange construction, issue construction helmets to avoid an accident.
The Temple of Truth in Pattaya is the only not only in Thailand, but also in the whole world wooden building height of 105 meters, built without the use of nails! Although many argue, because the nails are still used, but they are not deep enough to be removed after the construction of a certain stage.
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The Legend of the Temple of Truth in Pattaya
When philanthropist and millionaire Lek Viryapan started building a wooden church, he was predicted that he would die as soon as the construction was completed. Because the businessman was in no hurry to finish the work. But in 2000 he died suddenly, than did not confirm the famous prophecy. His last days have come to the end his son and heir, who also does not hurry to complete the construction. Completion of construction works is planned in 2025.
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How to get to the Temple of Truth in Pattaya?
The temple and the park surrounding it stretches along the coast of the picturesque Gulf of Thailand. The city will bring you here in any convenient way. Traditionally for Europeans - by taxi, or with local coloring - on tuk-tuk. The cost of a half-hour excursion is about 500 baht, if you decide to use the services of a guide. Many of them speak Russian well enough.
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In addition to the fact that the temple is built of three valuable species of wood, without the use of nails and its height, it is unique by many criteria. Nowhere else will you find such skillful woodcarving as here. Each millimeter of the church is decorated with strange figures of people, animals and birds, imprinted in wood by the skillful hands of local craftsmen, who, for a fee, carve figurines to commemorate the visit to the Temple of Truth.
For the first time in this temple, it is difficult to understand its essence, because the traditions of the East are very different from ours. And it is the guide who can educate visitors about the philosophy of this place. This temple is called to unite people of all faiths and colors of the skin, to give everyone love and mutual understanding. He also helps a person to feel his inner essence.
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