Prambanan Temples

Prambanan Temple Compounds • Yogyakarta, Central Java.

Stone spires reach skyward, narrating tales of gods and legends. I wandered beyond the main shrines—explored hidden pathways toward Sewu, Lumbung, Bubrah … and for a moment, I was Indiana Jones.
Built in the 9th century, this monumental site was home to 240 temples. Now, its majestic central towers rise among ruins that whisper of a lost era devoted to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.
Stick around till golden hour—this place glows, and the skies come alive with a Ramayana ballet at night, complete with gamelan rhythms and timeless myths.Read more