Prambanan Temple
Indonesia's grandest Hindu temple complex dedicated to Shiva
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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