Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. Until now it is not certain when this temple was built and on whose orders, but it is strongly suspected that Prambanan Temple was built around the middle of the 9th century by a king from the Sanjaya Dynasty, namely King Balitung Maha Sambu. Visit Prambanan Temple and experience the majesty of this historical site for yourself.
Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. Until now it is not certain when this temple was built and on whose orders, but it is strongly suspected that Prambanan Temple was built around the middle of the 9th century by a king from the Sanjaya Dynasty, namely King Balitung Maha Sambu. This assumption is based on the contents of the Syiwagrha Inscription found around Prambanan and is currently stored in the National Museum in Jakarta. The inscription dated 778 Saka (856 AD) was written during the reign of Rakai Pikatan. The original plan of Prambanan Temple was rectangular, consisting of an outer courtyard and three courtyards, namely Jaba (outer courtyard), Tengahan (middle courtyard) and Njeron (inner courtyard). The outer courtyard is an open area that surrounds the outer courtyard.
The outer courtyard is rectangular in shape with an area of 390 m2. This courtyard was once surrounded by a stone fence that is now in ruins. The outer courtyard is currently just an empty courtyard. It is not known whether there were originally buildings or other decorations in this courtyard.
In the middle of the outer courtyard, there is a second courtyard, namely the central courtyard in the form of a rectangle with an area of 222 m2. This courtyard consists of four terraced terraces, the deeper it goes, the higher it gets. On the first terrace, which is the lowest terrace, there are 68 small temples lined up around, divided into four rows by connecting paths between the courtyard doors. On the second terrace there are 60 temples, on the third terrace there are 52 temples, and on the fourth terrace, or the top terrace, there are 44 temples.
The inner courtyard is the highest courtyard and is considered the most sacred place. This courtyard is rectangular in plan, measuring 110 m2, with a height of about 1,5 m from the top terrace of the central courtyard. This courtyard is surrounded by retaining walls and stone fences. On all four sides there are gates in the form of paduraksa gates.
There are several ways to get to Prambanan Temple from Yogyakarta Train Station and Yogyakarta International Airport as well as by bus from Yogyakarta, and by private vehicle.
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There are many taxis and car rentals around Tugu Yogyakarta train station and Malioboro tourist area. If you want to use public transportation you can use Trans Jogja bus route 1A and get on from Mangkubumi bus stop.
In the Yogyakarta International Airport area, there is public transportation that can take you to the city of Yogyakarta. You can take the DAMRI bus, shuttle services (one of which is SatelQu), or choose to take the train. If you choose to use the train, you can take the Airport Train or Prameks, which departs from Wojo Station to Yogyakarta.
If you choose to use a car, there are transportation modes such as taxis or online motorcycle taxis that can take you. The trip from Yogyakarta International Airport to Prambanan covers a distance of about 64 km.
The Transjogja bus that serves the Prambanan route is only route 1A. You can take this bus from the Mangkubumi Bus Stop near Tugu Yogyakarta Train Station and Malioboro.
If you depart from the area around Giwangan Bus Terminal, you can directly use bus route 1A from the terminal or use an intercity bus to Solo.
Getting to Prambanan using private vehicles is not difficult. Simply go through the Solo - Yogya highway which can be accessed from the Yogya outer ring road or from within the city of Yogya via Jalan Laksda Adisutjipto. Prambanan Temple is located at Km 16 of the Solo - Yogya highway north of the road.
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