Tuesday, 02:15, 25/04/2017
Keo pagoda in Thai Binh province boasts unique architecture
VOV.VN - Covering more than 2,000 square meters, Keo pagoda in Thai Binh province is comprised of a number of architectural structures including a three-door temple, a Buddha pagoda, a Genie temple, a bell tower, corridors, and a tower garden…
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| Keo pagoda’s interior was built in the shape of the letter Công (工), and its exterior is shaped like the letter Quốc (国). See the map of the pagoda |
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| The pagoda beside an ancient banyan tree as seen from the dyke beside the Red River |
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| Wooden pillars are typical of Keo pagoda |
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| A rectangular lake in front of the pagoda creates a peaceful landscape |
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| Red silk cotton trees besidethe lake enhance the pagoda’s beauty |
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| The front hall worshiping the Buddha is designed in the shape of the letter Công (工) |
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| A stone stele represents the artistic style of the Le dynasty |
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| The pagoda’s structures are more imposing in direct sunlight |
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| The peaceful pagoda yard |
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| The pagoda boasts unique architectural styles |
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| In the pagoda complex are a number of horizontal lacquered boards and parallel sentences dating back to the Nguyen dynasty |
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| The bell tower is the most prominent feature of Keo pagoda. It is 11 meters high and has a three-layered roof |
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| Wooden decorations on the bell tower. All the wooden tenons are fixed together without any iron |
