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Indonesia UNESCO has registered 9 sites on the World Heritage list and 19 on the tentative list.
Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.
More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Indonesia and the corresponding map.
Indonesia UNESCO list
- Borobudur Temple Compounds
- Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy
- Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto
- Prambanan Temple Compounds
- Sangiran Early Man Site
- Komodo National Park
- Lorentz National Park
- Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra
- Ujung Kulon National Park
Indonesia UNESCO Map
Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Indonesia.
Description
- Borobudur Temple Compounds: This ancient Buddhist temple, located in Central Java, Indonesia, was built in the 9th century and is one of the world’s largest Buddhist temples. The temple is decorated with numerous intricate carvings and sculptures and is a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists.
- Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy: This cultural landscape, located in Bali, Indonesia, includes rice terraces, water temples, and other agricultural features. The landscape reflects the Tri Hita Karana philosophy, which emphasizes the relationship between humans, nature, and the spiritual world.
- Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto: This heritage site, located in West Sumatra, Indonesia, features the remains of a coal mining operation established in the late 19th century. The site includes various industrial buildings, infrastructure, and living quarters that provide insight into the history of coal mining in the region.
- Prambanan Temple Compounds: This Hindu temple complex, located in Central Java, Indonesia, was built in the 9th century and is one of the largest Hindu temples in Southeast Asia. The temple complex features numerous intricately carved stone structures and is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus.
- Sangiran Early Man Site: This archaeological site, located in Central Java, Indonesia, contains important fossil discoveries related to early human evolution. The site includes various tools, bones, and other remains that offer insights into the evolution and behavior of early humans.
- Komodo National Park: This national park, located in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, is home to the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard. The park also features diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems, including coral reefs, beaches, and savannas.
- Lorentz National Park: This national park, located in Papua, Indonesia, is known for its high level of biodiversity and unique geological features. The park includes a range of ecosystems, including rainforests, mountains, and glaciers, and is home to various rare and endangered species.
- Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra: This UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Sumatra, Indonesia, includes three national parks that collectively represent the island’s tropical rainforest ecosystems. The site is home to various endemic and endangered species, including the Sumatran tiger and elephant.
- Ujung Kulon National Park: This national park, located in the western tip of Java, Indonesia, is home to the critically endangered Javan rhinoceros, as well as various other rare and endemic species. The park includes a range of ecosystems, including rainforests, beaches, and volcanic islands.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Indonesia have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.
Sites on the Tentative List
- Betung Kerihun National Park (Transborder Rainforest Heritage of Borneo)
- Bunaken National Park
- Raja Ampat Islands
- Taka Bonerate National Park
- Wakatobi National Park
- Derawan Islands
- Tana Toraja Traditional Settlement
- Bawomataluo Site
- Muara Takus Compound Site
- Muarajambi Temple Compound
- Trowulan – Former Capital City of Majapahit Kingdom
- Prehistoric Cave Sites in Maros-Pangkep
- Sangkulirang – Mangkalihat Karts: Prehistoric rock art area
- The Old Town of Jakarta (Formerly old Batavia) and 4 Outlying Islands (Onrust, Kelor, Cipir dan Bidadari)
- Semarang Old Town
- Traditional Settlement at Nagari Sijunjung
- The Historic and Marine Landscape of the Banda Islands
- Historical City Centre of Yogyakarta
- Kebun Raya Bogor
