Candi Borobudur

Borobudur is a fantastic Buddhist temple. The temple was built in the eighth century by the Syailendra dynasty. The temple stands majestically on a hilltop overlooking lush green fields and distant hills. Borobudur is built of gray andesite stone, measuring 123 x 123 meters. It rises to seven terraces. The top is the Great Stupa, standing 40 meters above the ground. The walls of the Borobudur are sculptured in bas-reliefs extending over a total length of six kilometers. It has been hailed as the largest and most complete ensemble of Buddhist relieves in the world.

This temple is a magical site that we must visit, at least once a life time. From the terraces of Borobudur, we can adore the beauty of the temple, as if we meditate in a great sacred lotus.

Location:
3 km south of Mungkid
42 km north-west Yogyakarta
90 km south-east of Semarang

Attractions:
Great Buddhist temple
souvenir shops

Nearby destinations:
Candi Mendut (temple)
Candi Pawon (temple)
Ketep Pass (mountain view)
Watu Dempet (mountain view)