Prambanan Temple, Indonesia

Prambanan is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Yogyakarta's Special Region devoted to the Trimrti, God's manifestations as the Creator (Brahma), Preserver (Vishnu), and Destroyer (Vishnu) (Shiva). The temple compound lies about 17 kilometers (11 miles) northeast of Yogyakarta, on the border between the provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta.


The temple compound, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Indonesia's largest Hindu temple site and Southeast Asia's second-largest after Angkor Wat. It is distinguished by its tall and pointed style, which is typical of Hindu architecture, as well as the central building, which stands 47 meters tall (154 feet) inside a massive complex of individual temples. The Prambanan temple complex originally consisted of 240 temple complexes, which exhibit the magnificence of ancient Java's Hindu art and architecture, as well as being considered a masterpiece of Indonesia's classical period. Prambanan is a popular tourist destination for people from all over the world.


Location: Bokoharjo, Prambanan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta & Prambanan, Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia.

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