Saturday, December 25, 2010

Amazing Facts About Indonesia's Architectural Pride - the Borobudur

Amazing Facts About Indonesia's Architectural Pride - the Borobudur


Borobudur is a magnificent Buddhist temple located near Magelang in Java, Indonesia. This architectural monument is Indonesia’s single most visited tourist attraction.

Here are some interesting facts about Borobudur.


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1.) "Borobudur Temple" is locally known as Candi Borobudur and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.
2.) The builder of Borobudur is unknown and so for its intended purpose. It is estimated that its construction started before 800 CE.
3.) It is further estimated that the construction of Borobudur took 75 years and was completed i... From: Amazing Facts About Indonesia's Architectural Pride - the Borobudur
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