Borobudur, also transcribed Barabudur (Indonesian: Candi Borobudur, Javanese: ꦕꦤ꧀ꦝꦶꦧꦫꦧꦸꦝꦸꦂ, romanized: Candhi Barabudhur), is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist …

Borobudur, massive Buddhist monument in central Java, Indonesia, 26 miles (42 km) northwest of Yogyakarta.

This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with …

Built in the 8th and 9th centuries by the Syailendra Dynasty, Borobudur features a unique stupa-shaped architecture symbolizing a mandala and the universe in Buddhist teachings.

Borobudur Temple, often hailed as Indonesia’s crown jewel, holds a special place among ancient monuments. Its fame is grounded in its captivating architecture and profound spiritual symbolism.

Borobudur is a Buddhist stupa and temple complex in Central Java dating from the 8th century, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Though Borobudur teaches Buddhists to look inward, there are fantastic views from the temple over green fields and trees to distant hills and volcanoes—including active Merapi.

Discover the rich history, architecture, and cultural significance of Borobudur—the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Travel tips, local insights, and more.

Located on the island of Java in Indonesia, the rulers of the Śailendra Dynasty built the Temple of Borobudur around 800 C.E. as a monument to the Buddha (exact dates vary among scholars).

Sep 21, 2018 · The Temple of Borobudur or sometimes "Barabudur" is a Mahayana Buddhist temple located close to Muntilan on the island of Java in Indonesia. Built during the rule of the Sailendra …