Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple - A very famous tourist spot in Indonesia and abroad. The temple is a place traveled the most recommended tourist destinations of historical and cultural travelers. the reason being Borobudur Temple became one of the 7 wonders of the world is in Indonesia. A brief description of the history of Borobudur temple is the second largest Buddhist temple after Angkor Wat which is located in the State of Cambodia. Borobudur temple itself was founded around the year 800 BC by king Semaratungga which at that time was at its heyday dynasty the Sailendra in Central Java. For more details about the history of Borobudur can read the article on the history of Borobudur temple in full on this website.

Where is the location of Borobudur?

Borobudur Temple in Central Java in the city of Magelang, Borobudur village. With a distance of approximately 110km south of the capital of Semarang Central Java that can be traveled in less than 3.5 hours, 45km north of the city center which can be reached within 1 hour, and around 88km from the city of Surakarta which can be traveled within 2 hours. Commonly used means of transportation for tourists to reach the sights of private vehicles and public transport buses. For public transport only in the limit up to at 17.00 WIB.

What Privileges Borobudur Temple?

Borobudur Temple with an area of 123 x 123 meters, with a height of just 35 after being renovated now. whereas previously it was 42 meters high with a building that was built on an ancient lake. But after many centuries now the lake has dried up. Borobudur itself was built on a hill with a height of approximately 265 meters above sea level. The building is formed by using a lot of andesite requires approximately 2 million blocks of stone or approximately 50.000m2 the construction period. The estimated weight of the temple to reach 3.5 million tons. Truly a masterpiece of historical relics which is extraordinary. In addition, on top of the building which has six square shaped patio has a three circular courtyard decorated by 74 stupas, around 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. With the complete collection and the relief of Borobudur Temple as a temple made with the highest relief in the world and became one of the 7 wonders of the world which are in Indonesia.

Existing facilities at the Borobudur Temple.

Given the vast area of this temple is so big and make tired to surround all parts of the temple on foot. The tourists do not worry at Borobudur there is a bike rental place and also trains the entire area surrounding the temple. The price is quite cheap for one time around the region. To achieve this the Borobudur Temple area you can use the local inter-city bus terminal Jombor.

Souvenir shopping and culinary.

If you have satisfied the entire area around the Borobudur Temple and headed for the exit. Many merchants who offer typical souvenirs Borobudur with a relatively cheap price. Food and beverages are also available in the shop all the way to the outskirts of the exit.

 Borobudur Temple Enterance fee.

The price of admission for foreign tourists in July 2014 the latest as follows: for adults IDR. 190.000 (adults over the age of six years) and IDR. 95,000 (children under six years old)


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