Borobudur Temple Compounds
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 three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO's help in the 1970s.
I have been to come to Borobudur for many times. But, I still fall in love with the architecture and the relief of the temple. Such a nice place despite being 90% Muslim, the temple which belongs to Buddhist is well preserved. It was wonderful to wander around the temple and take in the smaller details. Ornate symbols, towering archways and hundreds of stupas, large and small – it was crazy to think how long ago it was created.
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