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Borobudur Temple

Magelang, Indonesia
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Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Magelang
Type: Ancient Ruins, Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Traveller Description: No visit to Indonesia could be considered complete if you miss out visiting some of the more interesting places including Borobudur in Magelang and... more »
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Parramatta, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Many people like to hawk the brilliance of the Pyramids for its size & mysterious alignment to the stars, St Peters Cathedral for its shameful display of wealth or even the Statute of Liberty for its romantic notion of nationhood but those who have seen the brilliance of Borobudur will simply smile knowing they have seen awesome. After it was... More

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Surakarta, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Borobudur is a concrete manifestation of imagination into reality. I have visited many times and still be amazed. I think despite of the fact that it history is indeed interesting, Borobudur is the creativity and hard work embodied in a magnificent building. I can not imagine how many people and ideas as well as time spent in making the Borobudur... More

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Bahrain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Without question, this was one of the most amazing sights that we have encountered. We arrived at 4pm and stayed until the sunset which was spectacular! The ticket price was 190,000 IDR (approx $20 USD) and was worth every penny. We would also recommend that you hire a tour guide from the foreign visitors building for IDR 75,000. The tour... More

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Ternat, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

If you are in Java - please make sure you don't miss Borobudur. I went there with a day tour and we arrived around 6 am, well before the crowds and in time to see the sun rise and the mist disappear. For me it was a great place and well worth the money of the entrance ticket. Once we... More

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Shiraz, Iran
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

I had been to temples before but this one was by far the biggest and most amazing. As person interested in Architecture, I really enjoyed the place. I wish I could go there early in the morning or late to see the sunset but I couldn't really make it. I was traveling with my wife and this was the first... More

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Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

+ One of world’s amazing heritage, beautifully epic. + Very well maintained and restored + The temple area is very wide, when you bring elder or children, you would ensure that they’re healthy enough to walk around 1-5km + Explore every floor cultural stories through the rocks craved in the temples + The whole area of this temple is breathtakingly... More

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Memphis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Not only a World Heritage site, but also one of the 1,000 places to see before you die, Borobudur is stupefying. This Buddhist temple is amazing in size and scope and dates back to 800AD. There are some 400 Buddhas and more than 70 stupas rising numerous levels. It is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. It is truly... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Borobudur temple is amazing! Its beautiful architecture and landscapes are spectacular. Bring some water, umbrella, and of course your camera. There are so many photo opportunities and its a great place to relax ounce you get past all the persistent souvenir vendors. DO NOT GO ON A WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY! It will be crowded with locals and getting a decent... More

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Singapore
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59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We simply enjoyed the view and listening to the stories/history told by our guide. The temple is easy to walk around to explore. We went in the morning and so the cool weather did make the visit more enjoyable. We went for the sunrise tour but we did not get any sunrise at all (was pretty cloudy). Not sure if... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

A must visit if you're in Yogyakarta or thereabouts! But come early for sunrise as its got the most stunning views and there are far less tourists around.

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