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.
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 of Sumatra. |
Famous as: | Largest Buddhist temple in the world. |
In Indonesia: | Known as Candi Borobudur. |
Best time to visit Borobudur: | Between April and October. |
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