Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple - One of the greatest Buddhist monuments in Southeast Asia, Borobudur was built in the 8th century and stands on top of a hill surrounded by volcanoes and overlooking green fields. It is an immense multi-tiered structure with the Great Stupa (bell-shaped monument) at the top standing 128ft (40m) above the ground, surrounded by numerous smaller stupas, some still containing Buddha statues inside. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a major tourist attraction in Java.




Borobudur Temple Facts

Borobudur temple in Indonesia is a famous world heritage site known for its Buddhist temple complex. Interesting facts about borobudur temple are presented. These facts and figures will guide in knowing origin, history and location of Borobudur temple of Indonesia.




Location:
Located near Magelang in Central Java, Indonesia.

Monument type:
Mahayana Buddhist monument.

Architectural style:
Stupa and candi.

Built between:
778 - 850 AD

Built by:
Sailendras & Gunadharma

Famous as:
Largest Buddhist temple in the world.

In Indonesia:
Known as Candi Borobudur.

Tourist sites:
Indonesia's single most visited tourist attraction.

Best time to visit Borobudur:
Between April and October.

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