Roots EarthNara, Japan
Hōryū-ji
Hōryū-ji, founded in 607 by Prince Shōtoku, holds the oldest wooden buildings in the world. Its Golden Hall and five-story pagoda preserve Asuka-period art and became Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Hōryū-ji, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 34.6144, 135.7342