Borobudur, Buddhist temple in Central Java, Indonesia.
The temple structure rises through nine levels with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues, constructed entirely from gray volcanic stone blocks.
The Sailendra Dynasty built this religious monument between 780 and 840 CE, remaining hidden under volcanic ash until Thomas Stamford Raffles found it in 1814.
The temple reliefs present a complete collection of Buddhist doctrines through carved illustrations, functioning as an educational tool for religious teachings.
Reaching the temple requires climbing multiple steep staircases through different terraces, with dedicated pathways for clockwise ceremonial walks around each level.
The structure combines three architectural forms in one building: a pyramid base, square terraces in the middle, and circular platforms with stupas at the top.
Location: Magelang
Location: Yogyakarta
Inception: 8 century
Architects: Gunadharma
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Website: http://www.borobudurpark.com
Part of: Borobudur Temple Compounds
Website: http://borobudurpark.com
GPS coordinates: -7.60793,110.20384
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44
These ancient sites reveal human civilization's development. From Egyptian pyramids to Peru's Nazca Lines, these locations showcase construction methods, religious practices, and social structures of past cultures.
The Indonesian temples from the 8th to 14th centuries showcase Buddhist and Hindu architecture. The stone structures display reliefs, sculptures, and religious symbols. The temple complexes are located in Java and Bali, surrounded by rice fields and volcanoes. The monuments document the history of the Mataram and Singhasari kingdoms.
Merapi
27.8 km
Malioboro Street
27.3 km
Mendut Temple
2.9 km
Tugu Yogyakarta
26.5 km
Monument Yogya Kembali
24.1 km
Gereja Ayam
2.6 km
Borobudur Temple Compounds
30 m
Gedung Agung
27.8 km
Pawon Temple
1.7 km
Gunung Merapi National Park
25.6 km
Ngawen
7.6 km
Punthuk Setumbu
2.9 km
Gunung Wukir
10.7 km
Alun-Alun Purworejo
24.5 km
Wisata Alam Kalibiru
23.6 km
Karmawibhangga Museum
426 m
Dharma Wiratama Museum
27.1 km
Sandi Museum
27 km
Kimpulan Temple
25 km
Grha Sabha Pramana
26.3 km
Suraloka Interactive Zoo
24 km
UGM Campus Mosque
26.8 km
Candi Pendem
18.7 km
Nara Kupu Village
23.7 km
Samudra Raksa Museum
361 m
Bale Kanem
26.6 km
Yogyakarta City Library
27.2 km
Library of Engineering Faculty UGM
24.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes