Tourist attractions in Central Java has an area of 123 x 123 square meters and consists of 10 levels. The building is composed of volcanic blocks that make up the 504 statues, 72 stupas and a large main stupa at the peak. Uniquely, the beams are arranged without the use of glue or cement, the complex looks like a giant lego arrangement.
Borobudur temple walls are decorated around 1,460 relief panels with each panel length of 2 meters. This relief panels tell about the level of the Buddha's life. Relief at the bottom of the temple called 'Kamadathu' which tells about the bad behavior of human lust-filled world and made him go to hell. Relief central part called 'Rapadathu', tells the story of man who is free from lust of the world, while the top relief is 'Arupadhatu'. This relief depicts the top level of achievement where the gods dwell.
In addition to the three reliefs, there is still a relief panel in the lower part of the temple were buried. According to historians, buried relief is called 'Karmawibhangga'. This is the reliefs that tell about the lowest levels of human. This relief depicts the bad behavior of man who follows his own desires, such as murder, gossip and rape. Even mentioned there are pictures of the marital relationship. Funerary relief panel has two reasons, namely because the relief is considered rude and for strengthening efforts in order to remain standing upright temple.
Borobudur temple is called as one of the greatest masterpieces of human history. The composition of the volcanic beams and sculptured reliefs are a work of art that is unsurpassed value. These sights also be evidence of ancient human civilization progress in the field of architecture, technology and literary arts.
In this complex there are two museums that Mercury Ocean Museum and Museum Karmawibhangga. Mercury Ocean Museum contains various collections and information regarding the history of Asian trade - Africa in ancient times, while the Museum Karmawibhangga contains information about the development of Borobudur.
Not only the temple that attracts attention, but also the surrounding natural landscape. In the south of the temple there is the Mount Manoreh when viewed resembles a person in a sleeping position. In addition to the Mount Manoreh, there Sumbing, Mount Sindoro, Merbabu, and Mount Merapi that surrounds this magnificent building.
What is interesting from Borobudur?
Borobudur became one of the influential religious place for Buddhists in the world. Each year, this temple complex at the center of the celebration of the feast of Vesak and attended by Buddhists from various countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, China and Tibet. Vesak feast day is celebrated on the full moon in May or commonly called Purnama Siddhi.
The culmination of the celebration of Vesak is inviting many tourists both domestic and foreign. At the time of release of hundreds of lanterns into the sky along with best wishes for the next year.
Address and transport
Borobudur temple is located at Jalan Badrawati, Magelang, Central Java.
The most practical way of course by using a personal car or use the services of travel agents. If you choose public transportation, There are many buses majors Borobudur can be found at the Bus Terminal, Yogyakarta.
Admission price
Domestic tourists:
Adult : Rp 30.000
Kid : Rp. 12.500
Foreign tourists:
Adult : USD 15
Kid : USD 8