Borobudur Temple
World's largest Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage site
Overview
Borobudur is the world's largest Buddhist temple, built in the 9th century and rediscovered in 1814. This UNESCO World Heritage site features nine stacked platforms, 2,672 relief panels, and 504 Buddha statues. Sunrise viewing is the most magical experience but requires advance booking (limited to 100 visitors). The temple tells the story of Buddhist cosmology through its architecture.
Highlights
- World's largest Buddhist monument
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- Sunrise viewing experience
- 2,672 relief panels telling Buddhist stories
- 504 Buddha statues
Getting There
Nearby City
42 km away (NaN hours)
Location
Coordinates: -7.6079, 110.2038
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