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# Nara

From [The Oldest Temples In The World](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15953/the-oldest-temples-in-the-world)  
By [Nalanda Robson (@nalandar)](https://listium.com/@nalandar)

List stats: 175 views · 0 likes  
Published 20 June 2017 · Updated 21 June 2017

Category: travel / japan

- Temple: Houryuji (法隆寺)
- Year built: 607 AD
- Years old: 2610 years
- History: -
- Image (field 6): ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wud8ytp5zgkfb4jep9dp.jpg)
- Must See: Asuka Buddhist Art
- Image (field 9): ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xfjrpiemhesgyuecga8k.jpg)
- Rating: +1
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