Borobudur Temple in Magelang Travel Sites

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Borobudur Temple in Magelang Travel Sites - Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple complex in the world. Tourist attractions in Indonesia is designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1991. Borobudur was buried volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Merapi, until it was discovered by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1814.

Borobudur Temple in Magelang Travel Sites
Borobudur Temple in Magelang Travel Sites
Tourist attractions in Indonesia is expected to be built in the year 824. The building is composed of volcanic and beam forming 504 Buddha statues, 72 stupas and a stupa right on top of the temple. Myth, if you put your hand into the hole stupa and managed to touch the statue that is in it, then your wish will come true. Here, you can also buy a variety of souvenirs ranging from T-shirts, key chains, fan until the miniature Borobudur.

In celebration of Vesak, Borobudur became the central gathering many Buddhists from different parts of the world such as Tibet and Thailand. This ritual became one tourist attraction here. The most desirable rating is the top event in the form of the release of lanterns into the sky. Lanterns will be released along with prayers and hopes for the year ahead.

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