Enjoy a Tour of History Prambanan Temple

Prambanan Temple

Prambanan is one of the famous tourist spots in Indonesia that has been defined by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Prambanan Hindu relic itself is not like the Borobudur temple is a Buddhist relics.

Although the two temples of different heritage, both very near the location that proves that the people of ancient Buddhist Hindus live side by side. Both these temples give evidence that the advance of human civilization able to build a temple with high architecture without the help of advanced tools such as this.

Prambanan is also referred to as the legend of a thousand temples Jonggrang, but in fact this temple numbered only 240 kinds of temples. Tourist attractions Prambanan itself facing east, but there are four entrances in the respective points of the compass.

Prambanan is offering to Shiva temple which according to Hindu teachings is the god of destruction. Because of this temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, therefore, this temple is the main temple. Which has a 47 meter high. Shiva temple is located between the two temples namely the god Vishnu temple and the temple deity Brahma high 33 meters respectively. Third temple is also called the temple trine. It poses each of the three statues of gods. In front of the temple there are three temples god rides that represent the vehicle of the gods. Wahana Nandi for Shiva, Swan to the god Vishnu and Garuda for Brahma.

Besides these temples there are many other temples that surround the temple trine. As Kelir temple, temple Apit, temples stakes, and ancillary temples. In addition to various types of temples was still there two reliefs that tell the story of a very famous, namely Ramayana and Krishnayana. This relief is on the wall in and around the temple Trimurti. For relief Ramayana tells the struggle of Rama assisted by Hanuman to save or grab Shinta, his wife of Rama The kidnapped by Rahwana. For Krisnayana which tells the life of Krishna as a reincarnation of the god Vishnu.

In the Prambanan temple complex there is a museum in the form joglo. This museum contains relics of Prambanan managed to be found around this Prambanan temple.

Pramabanan temple has experienced a reconstruction to make it grow magnificent temple, and this temple is a magnificent temple in Indonesia at this time.

What can you do in this Prambanan temple ???

Around the Prambanan Temple you can do things like:

Getting to know the literature and Hindu stories

In this Prambanan temple you can try to read the intentions of the reliefs in this temple. Not to be confused to read this relief. You can hire the services of a guide that is around this Prambanan temple. You can also enter the museum in this Prambanan temple. You do not Need to pay again to enter the temple entrance kemusim for Tickets already include admission to the museum.

Hunting photo

Prambanan Temple

You can also take pictures around with background Prambanan temple. Especially if you take pictures at night ands can see the beauty of the temple with spotlights shining on the temple from the bottom and add a grand impression to this temple.

Wander around the temple

Prambanan Temple

You can wander around this temple and enjoy the scenery is very beautiful. To an extent Prambanan own 39.8 hectares. Prambanan planted many plants so that it will feel cool.

Hunting souvenirs

You can buy souvenirs around Prambanan Temple. There are plenty of stalls lined up around this Prambanan temple. A wide variety of souvenirs which you can choose as bracelets, miniature Prambanan and many more.

Especially interesting in Prambanan ?

Prambanan Temple

If you want to enjoy Prambanan in a different way, came on the eve of the full moon each month at 20:00 to 22:00. At that time, held Ramayana ballet performances on the outdoor stage trine with the background of the third temple deity highlighted lights. Performances at the open stage is only carried out during the dry season, while in the rainy season, the show location moved to the covered stage.

Opening hours Prambanan
Every day: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(At the time held pertujunkan Ramayana ballet, you can still sign to Prambanan at night after buying a ticket)
The admission price Prambanan

Adults: 30.000 Rupiah for the citizen and 18 USD for foreigners
Children: Rupiah 12,500 for the citizen and 9 USD for foreigners
Address and transportation

Prambanan temple is located in two districts and two provinces at once, namely Sleman, Yogyakarta, and Klaten, Central Java.
If you want to use public transportation, you can ride the Trans Jogja bus 1A from Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta. Travel time to get to Prambanan is approximately one hour.

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