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Tempestuous history of Indonesia

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Your journey to Indonesia will be a better experience if you get to know more about its past and all types of influences which made Indonesia be just like it is today. That’s why we prepared a short guide through the history of Indonesia. So, let’s start exploring the dynamic past of this wonderful country. Beginnings Not long ago prevailed the belief that about 500 000 years ago in central Java a primitive humanoid with African origin (Homo erectus) had lived. Homo erectus inhabited Indonesia after he found the isthmus which existed back then and crossed it. Indonesia was his habitat until Homo … Continue reading →

Borobudur : The world’s largest Buddhist temple

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Borobudur Temple was lost for centuries until it was found again, covered in overgrown jungle. Now the world’s largest Buddhist temple is open to the public and you can visit it with a Borobudur tour! High on a mountain in Central Java, Borobudur Temple rises up towards the sky. In Buddhist belief, the closer you are to Heaven, the closer you are to the gods. And as you climb the steps of the temple, the jungle landscape of Indonesia revealing itself in every direction, you can understand how the people who built this masterpiece felt more connected to the ethereal … Continue reading →

The Most Stunning Dutch Colonial Buildings in Indonesia

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Indonesia’s long history makes it the fascinating country it is now. The Dutch colonised Indonesia from the 1800s until 1945, and left a lot of cultural heritage behind, in the form of language, customs, and buildings. Read our guide to the most stunning Dutch colonial buildings in Indonesia. Lawang Sewu Lawang Sewu means one thousand doors, and the building was built as the headquarters of the Dutch railway company. Like the name suggests, this building in Semarang, Central Java has many doors and windows. Built in 1907, Lawang Sewu incorporates classic architecture with technology that was innovative at the time. … Continue reading →