Borobudur Temple

The history of this truly magnificent temple dates from the 8th and 9th century. It used to serve as a Buddhist temple until about 15th century. Sadly, for some unknown reasons it was forsaken until even the 19th century but fortunately, in the 20th century, after the discovery of such imposing but forgotten site, a reconstruction work was finally started and the place once again was revealed to the world. Of course, nowadays the value and importance of such remarkable historical site has not been left understated and in order to preserve it, Borobudur Temple Compounds have been included in UNESCO World Heritage List.

The complex consists of three main sites: Borobudur temple, Mendut temple and Pawon temple. The monument includes six square platforms and three circular platforms. More than 2000 relief panels (they introduce with Sanskrit inscriptions and several stories such as the birth of Buddha, the law of karma and others) and 500 statues of Buddha have been placed on the temple. There are two museums established in the site – Samudraraksa Museum and Karmabwihanga Museum where the guests are introduced with the naval history and archaeological findings of the Borobudur.