Gold is the symbol and material of luxury. However, when it comes to buildings and structures, it’s more about creating a better power system than anything else. While some countries build their landmark structures on the assumption that this is what their country needs, many of the buildings or landmarks have been built a long time ago, like during the 15th century and the 18th century, to be precise. But it comes as no surprise when tourists and locals stop and stare at these very large golden structures. Some architects opt for a more synthetic gold, like copper-aluminum alloy, while others go for the real deal – straight up gold. Though the reasons why buildings aren’t made entirely out of gold are very standard. For example, gold cannot hold up a 12-story building. On the flip side, it can hold a statue or a pillar, and of course, small decorative accents.
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Gold is also very expensive, as we all know (hello 14-karat gold earrings), which would make for constructing a building or home unbearably expensive and, basically, unaffordable. This is why many of the gold buildings listed below were built a long time ago, as hard laborers would build these large expensive buildings for pennies. This is also the main reason why only certain countries, like Dubai, can afford to spend millions upon millions of dollars to build a monument, building or landmark of gold. Here are 20 buildings that are actually made of solid gold.
11 The Majestic Grand Palace Is As Majestic As Its Name
The Majestic Grand Palace is one of the most iconic landmarks in all of Bangkok. The palace was built in 1782 and remains standing today. The intricate artistic details is a representation of the Thai people then and now.
On all four sides of this grand palace, sightseers are offered a different view on either side. At the entrance of the palace, five feet tall mythical creatures stand guard to protect the palace. These creatures are called “Yaksa Tavarnball” and have body like warriors and faces like monkeys. On one side, travellers can see large golden and navy blue pillars, while on the other side there are stair-like golden cases with the same Yaksa Tavarnball from one end to another.
10 The Golden Pavilion – or Kinkakuji – Is The Most Peaceful Attraction
Kinkakuji, or the adopted English name “The Golden Pavilion,” is the temple everyone needs to sightsee when visiting Kyoto, Japan. This golden rooftop was rebuilt in 1955, after it had been burned down by one of the temple’s monks.
Whether one chooses to visit this gorgeous temple in the cherry-blossom spring, or the snow capped winters, the sunset with lily pads spread out across the river, this is definitely a sight that needs to be preserved. Bring along a nice hot traditional Japanese green tea, and sit quietly around the many acres of the Kinkakuji Temple. Legend says there lives a white snake, which is allegedly the afterlife of one the shogun’s jealous women.
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