Top Cultural Attractions in Indonesia — Yahoo Travel Inspirations
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Top Cultural Attractions in Indonesia 15 Sep 2015
If the short flight time wasn’t enough, there are now more reasons than ever for urban nomads to make the most of Indonesia’s close proximity. Grab your camera, pack your sense of adventure and get ready to experience awe and wonder. Temples, temples and more temples You don’t have to be religious to enjoy the spiritual beauty of Yogyakarta’s many temples. Prambanan, one of the largest sites of its kind in Southeast Asia, is a 9th century compound of 500 temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Noted for its pointed architecture and carved depictions of Hinduism, it has to be seen to be believed. Nearby Borobudur is a Mahayana Buddhist temple from the same era and is decorated with 2672 relief panels and more than 500 Buddha statues. This world’s largest Buddhist temple is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An award-winning ballet
Entered into the Guinness Book of Records as the most continuously staged performance in the world, The Ramayana Ballet unites Javanese dance, drama and music on the one stage. Based on the epic Hindu story of king Rama, the story involves intrigue, suspense and tragedy through its four main scenes. With no spoken dialogue it is a visually spectacular experience. A double act Known as Yogyakarta’s twin city, Semarang was founded by the Dutch East India Company in 1678. The old http://travelinspirations.yahoo.com/post/127388985071/top-cultural-attractions-in-indonesia#.VjxOgg1s-rg.facebook
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