Prambanan Temple   HistoryBuilt on the ninth Century, Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. The first mention of Prambanan was in the Syiwagrha Inscription (856AD). With three main temples for the Trimurti; Shiva the destroyer of the universe, Vishnu the keeper of the universe, and Brahma the creator of the universe. Back in the glory days of the old Mataram...

Top 15 Yogyakarta Experiences Foreign Travelers Love MostDiscover the Cultural Soul and Natural Wonders of JavaYogyakarta, widely known as the cultural heart of Java, is one of Southeast Asia’s most fascinating destinations. Here, ancient temples rise from lush green landscapes, active volcanoes dominate the horizon, and centuries old traditions remain part of daily life.From world famous...

SEWU TEMPLE The Complex of Sewu Temple is located inside the complex of Prambanan Temple, exactly in the northern part of the complex. According to the inscriptions that have been found, this temple was built at the same time while building Kalasan temple in 782 AD, according to the Kelurak inscription. Meanwhile, according to another inscription, Manjushrigriha, this temple was expanded in 792...

PUNTHUK SETUMBUPunthuk Setumbu Hill is one of the best spots to watch the sunrise with the background of Mount Merapi Merbabu and see the magnificent Borobudur Temple in the morning surrounded by a sea of fog. It’s no wonder that Punthuk Setumbu has become a favorite location to watch sunrise for foreign tourists and also a favorite spot for photographers. Punthuk Setumbu is a hill...

RATU BOKO TEMPLE HistoryRatu Boko is Located about 3 km south of Prambanan. Ratu Boko is situated atop of a hill ± 195.97 m above sea level. Ratu Boko is not a temple, but a remains of a palace. Ratu Baka is often called Kraton Ratu Boko. Legend said that Ratu Boko once a palace for Ratu Boko, the father of Lara Jonggrang. Ratu Boko is built during the 8th century AD by the Buddhist...

Magelang, a city in Central Java, is home to an amazing array of tourist attractions. From historical temples to green mountainous nature. Here are four of the most beautiful and instagrammable tourist destinations that should not be missed when visiting Magelang. 1. Borobudur Temple Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, is one of Magelang’s main attractions. Built...

WHY SUNRISE AT BOROBUDUR AND SUNSET AT PRAMBANAN Borobudur and Prambanan are more than just beautiful temples. Both are surrounded by world-class spots for sunrise and sunset, with full facilities and seamless access to welcome visitors.This is not only about where the sun rises or sets. It is about the total experience. The view. The atmosphere. The access. The...

5 Things You Should Know about Punthuk Setumbuby Rowena Suryobroto 09/07/2022 Want to enjoy a magical sunrise, but don’t want to go on a difficult and dangerous hike? There is a place called Puthuk Setumbu in Magelang. It is located not far from Magelang city, only about 40 minutes by car. The road is also neat and smooth. But before going there, take a peek at what’s interesting...