The most important monument of Indonesia
The gigantic Borobudur Stupa, more than a thousand years old, is undoubtedly the most important monument in all of Indonesia and at the same time it is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. This nine-storey building looks from a distance a bit like a strange pyramid. In addition, you will see several hundred Buddha statues and thousands of beautiful reliefs. This unique building is located far from other buildings and is also surrounded by a pleasant park, which adds to the charm.
On the way to Borobudur
From the huge parking lot, it is still about half a kilometer convenient way to the gigantic stupa of Borobudur
Monumental Borobudur
It is only hard to see what Borobudur is a monumental building. Plus, it's an incredible sculpture in one.
Own tour of Borobudur
You can take a tour of the stupa by express and take the stairs straight up to the top to the ninth floor. However, most visitors to Borobudur walk around it on every floor and watch with amazement the amazing engravings and statues of the Buddhas.
Masterful reliefs
The number of reliefs on this stupa is incredible. In addition, most of them are very precise
Scenes from the life of the Buddha
Of course, most of the reliefs here deal with various depictions of the Buddha's life.
Nephila antipodiana
You may be lucky enough to see the local huge spiders – Golden Web Spider., As big as a human hand.
Terraces with Buddhas
On the higher terraces „statues“ of Buddha statues. Unfortunately, many of them have lost their heads over the centuries.
Small stupas
Just below the summit are a lot of other small stupas looking like bells. From here there are also beautiful views of the surrounding tropical landscape.
Buddhas in the stupas
Even in these small stupas you will find statues of Buddhas. You can reach through your hand, touch the Buddha and make a wish – maybe it will come true.
The top of Borobudur
At the very top of this stupa is, of course, another stupa. However, it is no longer possible to climb it.
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