July 28, 2014

The Great Buddha

The Great Buddha

The Great Buddha of Kamakura was built in 1253. It was once gilded in gold leaf, which is still visible behind the Buddha’s ears. The statue is 44 feet tall and weighs 267,000 pounds.

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