nara
states: [japan]
category: cultural
year: 1998
location: Nara Prefecture
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 34.6755555600, 135.8394444000
last visited: 2017
unesco id: 870
world heritage site: 870
Ancient Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, is a historic city renowned for its well-preserved temples, shrines, and archaeological treasures from the 8th century, when it served as the country’s first permanent capital. Key landmarks include the grand Todai-ji Temple, housing a massive bronze Buddha, and the sacred Kasuga-taisha Shrine with its iconic lanterns. This cultural landscape exemplifies early Japanese urban planning and Buddhist heritage, offering insight into a pivotal era of the nation’s history.
