Indonesia Attractions
Borobudur Temple
Believed to have been derived
from the Sanskrit words "Vihara Buddha Uhr", (Buddhist
Monastery on the Hill). The Borobudur Temple was built in
the eighth century by the Cailendra dynasty and is located
at Magelang 90-km southeast of Semarang or 42 km Northwest
of Yogyakarta. One of the world's most famous temples, it
stand majestically on a hill overlooking lush green fields
and distant hills. Borobudur is built of grey andesite
stone. It rises in seven terraces, each smaller than the one
below it. The top is the Great Stupa, standing 40 meters
above the ground. The walls of the Borobudur are sculpted in
bas-relief, a total length of six kilometres.
It has been hailed as the largest and most complete ensemble
of Buddhist relieves in the world, unsurpassed in artistic
merit, and each scene an individual masterpiece. The
monument has been completely restored and was officially
opened by the President on 23 February 1983. The restoration
took eight years to complete, funded by the Government of
Indonesia with aid from UNESCO and donations from private
citizens and foreign governments. Stone cancer, moss and
lichen in danger of collapsing its stone statues and
bas-reliefs affected the Borobudur. A large parking area is
available not far from the monument, so private cars and
buses have to be parked in this area. During the Buddhist
festival of Waisak in May, processions start from Mendut
temple. Public transportation is available the bus terminal.
From that point visitors can hire becaks or horse carts, or
walk the rest of the way to the monument.
WHERE TO EAT
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CHINESE CUISINE |
Gita Budana
Jl. Solo No. 169
Yogyakarta
Phone: (021 274) 561164 |
Legian Garden
Jl. Perwakilan 9
Yogyakarta |
Sintawang
Jl. Magelang No. 9
Yogyakarta
Phone: (021 274) 512901 |
New Asia
Jl. Ring Road/Arteri Utara 177-A,
Yogyakarta
Phone: (021 274) 868053 |
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EUROPEAN CUISINE |
Valentino
Jl. Magelang No. 57
Yogyakarta
Phone: (021 274) 588824 |
Sparta Steak House
Jl. Timoho Raya 36
Yogyakarta
Phone: (021 274) 515078 |
Pacific
Jl. Magelang Km. 5
Yogyakarta
Phone: (021 274) 564191,
566806 |
Pesta Perak Jl. Tentara Rakyat
Mataram 8
Yogyakarta
Phone: (0274) 563255, 566318 |
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JAPANESE FOOD |
Tempura Hana
Jl. Monumen Yogya Kembali
Yogyakarta
Phone: (021 274) 571438 |
Oshin Yakiniku
Jl. Malioboro 53
Yogyakarta |
GETTING AROUND
A rental car or taxi up to Borobudur Temple will take
around one-hour's drive 42 kms (26 miles) from
Yogyakarta. Many tour-travel or hotels offer
transportation to this fabled temple or using min-buses
from terminal. Borobudur can also be reached by rental
car or taxi or mini-buses from Magelang.
Information provided by
Department of
Tourism. Government of Indo
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