The beauty of Borobudur
Posted on June 7th, 2008 in favorite places
Visiting Java, Indonesia won’t be complete without enjoying the beauty and the exotics of Borobudur. This is one of UNESCO Heritage.
This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa.
The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha.
The monument was restored with UNESCO’s help in the 1970s. Now, The Borobodur Temple complex is one of the greatest monuments in the world.
Make sure you don’t miss it.
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