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Borobudur Temple

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Magelang
Traveler Description: Constructed from massive blocks of volcanic stone, over a thousand reliefs are carved into this landmark pyramid-shaped monument.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Religious site, Historic site, Architectural building
Address: Magelang, Java
Indonesia

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Reviews of Borobudur Temple

( 1-9 of 9 )
5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Jul 19, 2008

You have probably already gathered from the other posts that the temple is awesome and lives up to its high expectations, so I won't dwell on that. My advice is to stay in the lovely and inexpensive hotel in the park. That makes it easy to get up at sunset and beat some of the crowds (not all). If you... more

5 of 5 stars
Sydney
May 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

It was sad to see that there were so few tourists here, because it's huge, drowning in history, is constructionally and structurally mind- blowing, the view from the top is extraordinary and when else do you get a chance to reach Nirvana?? And a must-see for anyone heading through Yogyakarta, Solo etc. more

5 of 5 stars
Bangkok, Thailand
Apr 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

It is an extraordinary experience to see this great temple of Borobodur at sunrise, an experience that I will remember for a lifetime. more

5 of 5 stars
Bern, Switzerland
Mar 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Borobudur temple is a spectacular structure surrounded by steamy jungles. Although it pales in comparison to Ankor Wat in Cambodia, this ancient building on the isle of Java is an impressive site. The detailed carvings on the many relief panels and the abundant Buhhda statues coupled with it's shear size make this temple quite unique. According to the locals,... more

5 of 5 stars
Bandung
Jan 31, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

I went to Borobudur at the beginning of this month. Actually it isn't my first visit. As a child, I went to Borobudur several times on school trip. All I remember is how big it was and I was panting my breath to get to the top. Now for anyone who has a plan to go there, here’s my review.... more

5 of 5 stars
Kamuela, Hawaii
Sep 7, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We drove car from Jogjakarta to Borobudur temple takes about almost one hour. It is a beautiful scenic road with rice fields, Chandi (small temple) with amazing sculptures all over it. It shows you the story of the temple you visit. Before Borobudur, there is also Prambanan temple, they have Rama & Shinta shows at certain night with Javanesse style... more

Oct 4, 2005
5/11 found this review helpful

The history and the architecture at this site is absolutely amazing! I'll always remember the day we spent there as an incredible journey back in time. more

5 of 5 stars
Gramenet del Besos
Feb 7, 2008

Borobudur (igual que Prambanan) no puede dejar de visitarse si se tiene la oportunidad. Además son excursiones de un día... more

5 of 5 stars
Paris
Sep 25, 2007

Un des hauts lieu du boudhisme et un des plus anciens aussi. Carré de 123m de côté et d'une hauteur... more

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Magelang, Java, Indonesia