Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a magnificent Buddhist temple in Indonesia, renowned for its intricate stone carvings and panoramic views of the surrounding volcanoes.
Currency
IDR (Rp)
Best time to visit
April to June
Languages
Indonesian
Coordinates
-7.560Β°, 110.267Β°
Key facts
1Borobudur is the world's largest Buddhist temple by volume
2It is adorned with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues
3The temple is designed to represent a cosmic universe, with five square platforms topped by a circular one
Timeline
824: Construction of Borobudur begins under the reign of King Samaratungga
850: Borobudur is completed during the reign of King Balitung Maha Sambu
14th century: Borobudur is abandoned and neglected due to the shift of the Javanese court to the east
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HeritageIDR 450,000
Borobudur Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage site, this 9th-century Buddhist temple is adorned with intricate stone carvings and offers panoramic views of the surrounding volcanoes.
π 2-3 hoursπ₯ History enthusiasts, photographers