Borobudur Temple
Borobudur Temple is a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site located in Central Java, Indonesia. This ancient Buddhist temple dates back to the 9th century and is one of the largest and most impressive temples in the world. The temple is made up of nine stacked platforms, topped by a central dome, and is adorned with over 2,500 relief panels and 500 Buddha statues. The intricate carvings and stunning architecture make Borobudur a popular destination for photographers looking to capture its beauty. Some of the best photography locations at Borobudur include the top of the temple, where you can get a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, as well as the various levels and galleries that showcase the temple's intricate details. Sunrise and sunset are also popular times to visit for photographers, as the soft light creates a magical atmosphere around the temple.
After a night spent on Bali to recover from our international flight we traveled to Yogyakarta in central Java in order to tour the amazing temples...
Backlit at night
Borobudur, or Barabudur (Indonesian: Candi Borobudur, Javanese: ꦕꦤ꧀ꦣꦶꦧꦫꦧꦸꦣꦸꦂ, translit. Candhi Barabudhur) is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, and the world's largest Buddhist temple. The temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. It is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each seated inside a perforated stupa.
The sun shines through a stupa statue at Borobudur Temple in Central Java, Indonesia.
Morning walking at Borobudur middle of the mist. We can't find any sun rise today. unlucky.. :P
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Borobudur Temple!
Most notably Jiri Hajek, Romain Pontida and Jorge Císcar.