7 most mystical and enigmatic little-known temples in the world

Ukraine is home to more than a thousand churches of various religions, some of which are world-famous and attract many tourists from abroad. Moreover, ecumenical tours are becoming increasingly popular.

Many travelers are attracted to the mysticism of shrines. Some say the spirit of the god Shiva has been spotted in India, while others see ghosts in a Czech church. OBOZREVATEL tells you about the most mysterious little-known temples in the world.

• Sun, India

Without exaggeration, some tourists will say that most of the majestic and mysterious temples with bizarre sculptures are located in India. You can visit the Sun Temple on the shores of the picturesque Bay of Bengal. The drawings on the walls depicting erotic scenes are of particular interest to tourists. In the twentieth century, a version emerged that the art called the Kama Sutra was born in the shrine.

Hinduism considers sex to be an integral part of life, and it is now clear why eroticism alternates with prayers or war. The historical and architectural monument of India is a complete mystery. It is still not known how the figures were carved so filigree from hard ore that has not deteriorated for centuries.

• Brihadeeswara, India

The ancient Indian city of Thanjavur is dominated by an architectural monument - the Brihadeeswara Temple. The 60-meter-high structure was built in 1009. Emperors of the Chola dynasty brought gold, jewelry, and precious stones to the shrine. To this day, Brihadeeswara is one of the richest temples in India, as the dungeons contain precious treasures the origin of which is a real mystery. The site is protected from looters and thieves.

• St. George Church, Czech Republic

In the village of Luková in the Karlovy Vary region in the Czech Republic, there is a dilapidated church of St. George, which seems to be "haunted." Artist Jakub Hadrava created the fake spirits in the church to draw tourists' attention to the ruins of the historical monument. The statues symbolize the Germans who lived in the area during World War II. Donations from those wishing to see the world's creepiest church are used to restore it.

• Kailasanathar, India

Among the most stunning architectural structures is the Kailasanathar shrine, which is located in the Vellore cave temple complex. Many of them have fallen into disrepair, but some are accessible to tourists, though not everyone will dare to go down into the dungeons of India, as visions and the spirit of the god Shiva have been seen there. The foundations were laid in the eighth century, and it was built over 150 years by almost 7,000 people.

• Ulm Cathedral, Germany

The tallest church in the world is located in the German city of Ulm. It is 161 meters high and looks very majestic. There is an observation deck on the mountain where you can watch the panorama of the city and alpine meadows, but you will have to overcome 768 stone steps. A mystical feature of the church is that it remained intact even when the entire city was destroyed during World War II.

• Borobudur Temple, Indonesia

The unique Buddhist architectural monument is located near the Indonesian capital Jakarta. Scientists still can't determine when the temple was built - approximately between the VII and VIII centuries. Interestingly, it has never been restored. For a long time it was underground until it was found by the British in the 19th century. The building is a mythological model consisting of different terraces. Each wall is covered with intricate bas-reliefs depicting the teachings of the Buddha.

• Bayon Temple, Cambodia

Only brave tourist visit the Bayon Temple in Cambodia, as its walls are carved with 200 faces of different sizes of stones that look quite eerie. Depending on the lighting, the portraits can be cheerful, kind, sad and even terrifying. The eighth-century mystical building serves as a movie set for many fantasy films.