Borobudur Temple

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The Borobudur Temple Compounds consist of the Borobudur, Mendut and Pawon temples dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries in an impressive display of architecture and religion. The three-tiered structure of Borobudur reflects the Buddhist cosmological belief in three realms of the universe: desires, forms, and formlessness, respectively. Five concentric square terraces surround the pyramidal base and a grand stupa crowns the top of Borobudur. Visitors have the opportunity to ascend to the top of the temple by obtaining a designated time slot. The temple allows eight hourly time slots each day, starting from 8:30 am and ending at 3:30 pm. Tickets for climbing the temple structure can be purchased either on-site or online through the official Candi Borobudur ticket website.