Modjadji cycad forest

Modjadji cycad forest, South Africa

Largest cycad (Encephalartos transvenosus) forest in the world (530 ha), resembles a prehistoric world, area of unusual beauty. Some cycads reach the height of 12 – 12.2 meters. Closely linked to the history of local, legendary Rain Queens.

A-Ma Temple

A-Ma Temple, Macau

Taoist temple, built in 1488. It is possible that this temple gave its name to Macao.

Other contemporary shrines

Meoto Iwa - Shinto shrine, Japan

Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Architectural wonders 🢖 Religious architecture 🢖 Other contemporary shrines Category Other contemporary shrines Described other contemporary shrines What is included in this category? Besides Christianism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Judaism there are many more existing religions in world. Many of these religions have very interesting shrines and temples, which are no less impressive and sophisticated than […]