Indonesia Jawa Tengah Magelang
Borobudur Temple
A 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist sanctuary in Central Java, known for its pyramidal base with terraced layers, reliefs, and stupas.
- Jalan Badrawati
- (0293) 788266
- http://borobudurpark.com/temple/borobudur/
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Borobudur Temple, located in Magelang Jawa Tengah, Indonesia, is a World Heritage Site in Asia that represents the pinnacle of Mahayana Buddhist architecture. This temple, dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries, is the largest and most iconic Buddhist temple complex in the world, adorned with over 2,600 intricate relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. Visitors can explore the temple's numerous terraces, each representing a different stage in the journey toward enlightenment, while admiring its impressive symmetrical design and unique Indonesian architectural elements.
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seeker (Seeker Editors) Across the vast, diverse continent of Asia, there are seemingly endless World Heritage Sites to explore. Visit the sparse atomic bomb dome in Hiroshima, or walk for hours along the towering Great Wall of China. From sprawling rustic temple grounds to ancient statues of civilizations past- here is a collection of some of the prominent World Heritage Sites in Asia.