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Prambanan Temple

Indonesia's grandest Hindu temple complex dedicated to Shiva

Duration
Half day (2-4 hours)
Entrance Fee
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Best Time
April to October; evening for Ramayana Ballet

Overview

Prambanan is Indonesia's largest Hindu temple complex, built in the 9th century and dedicated to the Trimurti (Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma). The main compound features three towering temples with the 47-meter Shiva temple as the centerpiece. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Prambanan showcases the height of Hindu-Javanese architecture. Often combined with Borobudur for a full day of temple exploration.

Highlights

  • Indonesia's largest Hindu temple
  • UNESCO World Heritage site
  • 47-meter main Shiva temple
  • Intricate stone carvings
  • Ramayana Ballet performances

Getting There

Nearby City

17 km away (NaN hours)

Location

Coordinates: -7.7520, 110.4914

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