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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Borobudur A Wonder of Buddhist History in Indonesia   Overview The magnificent Borobudur temple is the world’s biggest Buddhist monument, an ancient site widely considered to be one of the world’s seven wonders. Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Syailendra dynasty, the temple’s design in Gupta architecture reflects India’s influence on the region,...