One of the biggest wooden structure in the world, Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan. Look at the size of the human beings at the entrance for comparison.

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1. Sad_forlife says

   I don’t usually upvote old buildings, but this is so cool!

2. Dainyeah says

   If you think that’s big you should see the statues inside it, especially the main one of buddha.
   Absolutely beautiful in person.

3. OrderofMagnitude_ says

   How long do wood structures like this last?

4. lacajun says

   Went there a few years ago. Was indeed huge and the Buddha statue inside is enormous.

5. bistr-o-math says

   Had to google, as I didn’t think that would be “one of largest wooden structures”.

   There are much bigger ones…

   But I was impressed by Kizhi Pogost – apparently the largest one made only of wood

6. darkoblivion000 says

   Heard they just finished the restoration that’s been going on for a few years including when I went. Can’t wait to go back, Japan is beautiful and their reverence for traditional structures and art and ceremonies is so awesome.

7. Izoto says

   Pretty insane what you can build with wood.