Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures.
At a glance
#2 of 5 Historical landmarks in Sleman Regency #5 of 15 Tourist attractions in Sleman RegencyLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★80%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Prambanan Temple?
- Prambanan Temple is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 176,824 reviews.
- How does Prambanan Temple rank in Sleman Regency?
- Prambanan Temple is #2 of 5 Historical landmarks in Sleman Regency by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Prambanan Temple located?
- Jl. Raya Solo - Yogyakarta No.16, Kranggan, Bokoharjo, Kec. Prambanan, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55571, Indonesia — 5.4 km from the center of Sleman Regency.
- How can I contact Prambanan Temple?
- Phone: +62 274 496401 · Website: borobudurpark.com
We had a great day here with a local tour guide, whom we met at the entrance. After many temples in Bali can I say that this ne of the better ones. Can recommend it as a half day adventure.
A 8th century Hindu temple ruins 30 to 40 minutes from Yogya. This place is steeped in rich history and its breathtaking to see and experience!
We visited on a weekday thinking it would be quieter without many tourists but we were way off base. There were buses of schoolchildren on schooltours and the place was packed. Prambanan temple and grounds are closed on Mondays for prayers.
The ticketing procedure is easy and organized well. Its IDR 375000 per visitor if you are a foreigner. You buy your tickets at the ticket office from English speaking staff. As you exit the office you will come across a counter where you can hire guides. The guides are English speaking and friendly. For IDR 150000 you get a guide for an hour, 2 bottles of mineral water and a buggy ride to the 2 other temples within the temple grounds. The guide is well worth it and we took ours for 2 hours so as not to rush.
It can get hot as there are no shaded areas in the temples itself...it gets pretty stuffy and dark inside the temple chambers as well. Pace yourself and stay hydrated.
A high recommend on my list of places to visit in Yogya!!!
We visited on a weekday thinking it would be quieter without many tourists but we were way off base. There were buses of schoolchildren on schooltours and the place was packed. Prambanan temple and grounds are closed on Mondays for prayers.
The ticketing procedure is easy and organized well. Its IDR 375000 per visitor if you are a foreigner. You buy your tickets at the ticket office from English speaking staff. As you exit the office you will come across a counter where you can hire guides. The guides are English speaking and friendly. For IDR 150000 you get a guide for an hour, 2 bottles of mineral water and a buggy ride to the 2 other temples within the temple grounds. The guide is well worth it and we took ours for 2 hours so as not to rush.
It can get hot as there are no shaded areas in the temples itself...it gets pretty stuffy and dark inside the temple chambers as well. Pace yourself and stay hydrated.
A high recommend on my list of places to visit in Yogya!!!
We booked this trip with ViaVia travel in Jogja and would highly recommend them. There was no need to pre book tickets online as visitor numbers here are not restricted like Boroburdur. However, we arrived at 06:30 to beat the crowds and the heat. The gates to the temple compound don't open until 7am, which are to the right of the big white Prambanan sign. This was a good choice as there were only a few other visitors there so early. However, within an hour, there were so many visitors that lines were forming at all steps plus groups ignoring direction signs and entering temples using the exit steps. The heat was also starting to increase considerably. Get there early for some good pictures in cooler temperatures. 😎 we were back in jogja in time fir breakfast.
This temple should not be miss when you visit Yogyakarta. If you want to know the history, it's good to get a guide. If you just want to enjoy the area and see the details of the structure, it's okay to go explore alone. Sunset was very nice one should not miss!
Stop listening to the hardcore Angkor Watt fans, this place is also worth your time and money! Come early so you can avoid the heat and the crowds. Apart from this majestic temple you will also see 3 more all included in the same ticket, each with their own charm. You do not want to miss any of them!
Beautiful Hindus temples actively in used. The guided tour is recommended to get to know the panels better. The best time to visit is during sunset. But the ticket closed at 4.30. So u better plan ahead. We come from Borobudur at 2 and got here almost 4.15 due to the heavy traffic condition. There is a Hindus prayer at 4.45. We are lucky to catch the last batch up the main candi. This is a relatively new temples compared to those in other places in south east Asia. The altar and gods and goddesses figures are mostly still fully intact. Bring hats or umbrellas because it is very hot.
This is one of the must-visit UNESCO HERITAGE Sites! The view will blow you away! The architecture of the various temples is intricately built and restored. Take your photos in any angle and it will look like a postcard. Haha... welcome yo Prambanan Temple guys!
Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, is probably the largest and best Temple in Indonesia. There are supposed to be 224 temples in the complex. The three significant temples are of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. Attached to the three main temples are three smaller temples for their Vahana (vehicle) Garuda, Nandi and Hansa. There are also temples of Goddess Durga, Agastya, Ganesha. The temple is very popular among the tourists as well as locals. It gets very crowded during weekends, especially to watch sunset. It took us one hour just to come out of the parking lot on a Sunday evening. The view of the setting sun in between the majestic temples is worth watching. There is inscriptions of entire Ramayana on the walls of the temples. It require a minimum of half day to visit the temple. Though it's expensive a guided tour is a must to understand and appreciate the architectural wonder of this temple. A combo ticket with Borobudur temple can be purchased to save some money. I tried buying it at Borobudur temple, but it was not available, but the same was available at Prambanan Temple.
Very beautiful place. Our guide leaded us through Prambanan and it was so amazing. He has a very broad knowledge, know answers of all our questions, also the comparison between prambanan and borobodur.
If you are interested in culture, architectural and the story about ramayana things, I would definitely recommend a guide (official price 150k IDR per hour; August 2023)
If you are interested in culture, architectural and the story about ramayana things, I would definitely recommend a guide (official price 150k IDR per hour; August 2023)
23/Aug: Old historical temple for tourist attraction. Nice for photo shots. Many have yet to restore after been destroyed by the earthquake. This place nay not be as famous as Borobudur, but it's good to visit after all one have arrived in Jogja.
Recommended to visit early to avoid the crowd and not hot. Temple surroundings is clear of trees, thus not much shade for visitors
There is tour guide for hire but there was no price list, that's the downside. I did not hire one, so no story telling.
Upon exit, one have to go through the maze of shops similar to Borobudur, but not as aggressive like Borobudur.
Overall, it was a good visit.
Recommended to visit early to avoid the crowd and not hot. Temple surroundings is clear of trees, thus not much shade for visitors
There is tour guide for hire but there was no price list, that's the downside. I did not hire one, so no story telling.
Upon exit, one have to go through the maze of shops similar to Borobudur, but not as aggressive like Borobudur.
Overall, it was a good visit.
I LOVE the Prambanan temple. I personally think it’s better than the Borobudur temple by a long shot. The temples are stunning and you can enter them! How lovely.
The grounds are quite massive and they have a shuttle bus to transport between some sites, but the schedule isn’t clear nor reliable. There is a museum, but there are no English translations available. I do feel the $60 USD entry fee could’ve been better delegated to address these things.
However, it’s still worth every penny!
The grounds are quite massive and they have a shuttle bus to transport between some sites, but the schedule isn’t clear nor reliable. There is a museum, but there are no English translations available. I do feel the $60 USD entry fee could’ve been better delegated to address these things.
However, it’s still worth every penny!
Many ruins. Some intact and others fell apart since it's very old, over a thousand years. Beautifully sculptured animals and people. Good workmanship. It's located in Yogyakarta Special Region. A lot of visitors from other countries were there too. Good to take photos there. A lot of local guide who can speak many languages if you want to hire them and listen to the story of the temple. Ample parking areas.
I came back to this place after almost 1 decade! The 50k entry ticket is not too expensive compared to the extra care to preserve the preservation of this historic place even though I entered at a ticket price of 25k (students understand). The older this place the more beautiful. Prambanan is very well maintained, and extraordinary care.
Since 2010, when you enter Prambanan Temple, you have to wear a batik sarong because it was indirectly a place of worship for Hindus in ancient times. Foreign tourists usually wear shorts. As a result, to respect Prambanan Temple as a place of worship, he was given a batik sarong
Since 2010, when you enter Prambanan Temple, you have to wear a batik sarong because it was indirectly a place of worship for Hindus in ancient times. Foreign tourists usually wear shorts. As a result, to respect Prambanan Temple as a place of worship, he was given a batik sarong
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