Borobudur - It as a very interesting 1 1/2 hrs drive from Jogja to Borobudur. We had a tour guide and driver all to ourself - it was good. On the way to Borobudur Temple Motorbikes everywhere... Upon reaching Borobudur it was a spectacular site to behold, the biggest Buddhist temple of the world built around the 8th century. This temple is structured from about 55,000 sqm andesite stone (volcanic rock) and structured without any adhesive. This temple was buried under layers of volcanic ash until it was excavated in 1815. Since its restoration in the early 20th Century, which took 10 years with donations from UNESCO. Six square stone platforms topped with three round platforms, are host to 2,672 relief carvins, 504 statues of Buddha and 72 stupas surrounding the main dome, each containing a statue of Buddha. Borobudur Temple Borobudur performance Another Borobudur performances.... ...
