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#13219415

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.

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#13219416

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.

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#13219417

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.

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#13219418

20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a view of the Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva at Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is observed. Dancheong, ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, not only enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space but also symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the temple is founded by the monk Hyejeong, who, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, is said to witness a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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#13219421

20 January 2026

A view of the temple's door is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, on January 20, 2026. Dancheong consists of ornate designs, painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which not only enhance the aesthetic of the sacred space but also symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.

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#13187895

12 January 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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#13187896

12 January 2026

A worker participates in the removal of the three-ton copper observatory dome from the Round Tower in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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#13187897

12 January 2026

People gather to watch as the three-ton copper observatory dome of the Round Tower is lifted down by crane, with chocolate handed out to spectators, in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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#13187898

12 January 2026

People gather to watch the three-ton copper observatory dome of the Round Tower being lifted down by crane in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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#13187899

12 January 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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#13187900

12 January 2026

People gather to watch the three-ton copper observatory dome of the Round Tower being lifted down by crane in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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#13187901

12 January 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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#13187902

12 January 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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#13187903

12 January 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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#13187904

12 January 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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#13187905

12 January 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations.

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