Borobudur , the world’s biggest Buddhist monument

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Borobudur is a Buddhist temple complex in Magelang, around 25 kilometers northwest of Yogyakarta on the island of Java in Indonesia.

Borobudur is a Buddhist temple complex in Magelang, around 25 kilometers northwest of Yogyakarta on the island of Java in Indonesia.

The monument consists of nine tiers, six square and three circular, with a central dome at the top. The temple is decorated with 2,627 reliefs and 504 Buddha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each of which is inside a perforated stupa. It is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, as well as one of the most important Buddhist monuments worldwide.
Borobudur was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. The colossal pyramid It is considered the most important Mahayana Buddhist building in Java. Borobudur is still a place of pilgrimage to this day. Once a year, Indonesian Buddhists celebrate Vesak at the memorial. Also, Borobudur is the most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia

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