Borobudur Temple Compounds, Indonesia - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Borobudur Temple Compounds, Indonesia

Weather: Thunderstorms likely, 73/87F.

Route: From Prambanan 53 km NW on Jl. Magelang.

Significance: This temple was built in the 8th and 9th centuries. It is a large pyramid shaped building. If the walls were put into a straight line it would stretch for 5 kilometers. These walls are decorated with reliefs of the Buddha and his life. There are also 72 Buddhas in stupas.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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The compound from a nearby hill (from whc.unesco.org)

A closeup view of one of the reliefs and a Buddha statue (from whc.unesco.org)