Borobudur Temple is a landmark in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, and a filming location for Java Heat (2013). Dating to the 9th century, it was designed by Gunadharma, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
Verified facts
- Located in Magelang, Central Java
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11518, SRC-11519, SRC-13551 - Appeared in Java Heat (movie, 2013)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11518, SRC-11519, SRC-13287 - Built in 9th century
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16052, SRC-16543, SRC-17255 - Designed by Gunadharma
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16052, SRC-16542, SRC-17255 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1991)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16052, SRC-16543, SRC-17255
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11518 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_Heat (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11519 — https://authentic-indonesia.com/blog/12-popular-international-movies-filmed-in-indonesia/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13287 — Antara News (Indonesian state news agency) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13551 — Wonderful Indonesia (indonesia.travel, official Ministry of Tourism site) — Borobudur Temple: A Marv (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16052 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borobudur (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16542 — https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candi_Borobudur (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16543 — https://www.worldhistory.org/Borobudur/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17255 — https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Borobudur (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Java Heat filmed?
Borobudur Temple, in Magelang, Central Java, is a real-world filming location used for Java Heat.
Who designed Borobudur Temple?
Borobudur Temple was designed by Gunadharma.
Where is Borobudur Temple located?
Borobudur Temple is located in Magelang, Central Java.