Amanjiwo - The Other Awe-Inspiring Site in Magelang

Only five minutes (by car) from Borobudur is the equally spectacular Amanjiwo. Designed by world renowned architect, Ed Tuttle, Amanjiwo is undoubtedly your best accommodation option in Magelang. But only if you can afford it.

I had the privilege to shoot pictures of the hotel when I was in Magelang. The architecture bears a striking resemblance to Borobudur, which from the lobby you can see the mystical temple in the distance. It almost feels as if Amanjiwo is an annex of Borobudur!

Says Rohini Nordmann, General Manager, Aman Sales and Reservations, who has seen my pictures: “You may not be a painter, but you have a painterly eye for detail and an artist’s love of beauty, form and balance.”

The Mistique of Borobudur

The area surrounding Borobudor is shrouded in mist every morning. It adds an air of mystery to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where millions from around the world visit each year.

As the weather was mostly cloudy during the four days I was there, I couldn’t capture a sunrise shot of Borobudur. And it was difficult to shoot with many tourists hovering around. I felt like I was in Disneyland…