Visiting the world’s largest Buddhist temple is about to get expensive. Borobudur, one of Indonesia’s most popular attractions, will soon be subjected to a massive price hike by government authorities ...

It is 5:40 a.m. and, directly on cue, the sun rises slowly over the horizon, silhouetting volcanic Mount Merapi and casting early-morning light on the majestic Buddhist temple of Borobudur. Tourists ...

The monks started their pilgrimage on May 9 from Buleleng, Bali, and are scheduled to arrive in Borobudur Temple in Megalang regency, Central Java, on Thursday.

A total of 2,568 lanterns were released at Borobudur in honour of the current year in the Buddhist calendar. Every year, Buddhists all around the world flock to sacred temples to commemorate Wesak, ...

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The waves of heat rising from the asphalt of Jalan Ahmad Yani in Surabaya did little to slow the steady steps of the monks in their brown robes. Moving ...

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SEMARANG (eTN) – Despite continuous drizzle, Borobudur temple’s magnet remains unbroken. SEMARANG (eTN) – Despite continuous drizzle, Borobudur temple’s magnet remains unbroken. Under their umbrellas, ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A part of the Borobudur Complex, the Borobudur Cultural Center in Magelang, Central Java, caught fire in the early hours on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The former Manohara Hotel, ...

As the world’s largest island country, Indonesia is famed for its natural biodiversity and diverse ecosystems. But Indonesia is also rich with cultural attractions and is home to 10 UNESCO World ...