Prambanan Travel Guide

 theo1006 Says:  We realized a long-coveted plan and attended all four episodes of the Ramayana ballet in May 2010. The dry season was late in coming, but fortunately it did not rain all nights although the full moon stayed mostly behind clouds.WhenOnly in the weekends (Friday through... 

 theo1006 Says:  Kraton Ratu Boko, located on a chalk hill overlooking Prambanan village, is not a temple, but believed to have been a court of the Mataram Empire. According to the leaflet handed out to visitors:“On a stone inscription by order of Rakai Panangkaran (746-784 AD) the Ratu Boko... 

 theo1006 Says:  When coming from the east along the tourist itinirary of the Archaeological Park you run up against Nandi temple. When we visited it was still covered in scaffolding because of he damages of the 2006 earthquake. Right behind is the highest temple, dedicated to Shiva... 

 Rodan44 Says:  More commonly referred to as Candi Prambanan because of the village where it is located, this is the largest Hindu temple complex in Java and dates from the 9th century AD. The fact that this Hindu temple sits surrounded by many Buddhist temples that were created around the... 

 Rodan44 Says:  Candi Sewu is the second largest Buddhist temple in central Java after Borobudur and dates from 8th to 9th centuries AD. The temple is dedicated to the Buddha Vairocana, whose statue would have been contained in the main chamber, however it is no longer there. The complex is... 

 bellatrix Says:  Stars glitter in black velvet overhead... bats swoop above the open stage as Indonesian gamelan and percussion music provides a backdrop for the ancient Hindu story of Ramayana, with the three spires of a 9th century Hindu temple standing majestically in the background. My... 

 theo1006 Says:  Klaten regency has been a centre of sugar production at least since 1860, when the sugar factory Gondang Winangoen was established and operated by the "N.V. Klatensche Cultuur Maatschappij". Until today sugar is produced here, now by the plantation company "PT Perkebunan... 

 theo1006 Says:  It is only 7 km from Prambanan, this sugar factory complex dating back to 1860. The residence of the former Dutch administrator now functions as a hotel, and another former dwelling has been converted into a museum since 1982. But there is also the factory itself, with some... 

 theo1006 Says:  A hidden gem! We saw the small signboards and decided to see where they led: through bamboo groves into a small hamlet where one would not expect to find a restaurant.Kali Opak Resto is situated on the bank of Opak river, shaded by greenery and therefore surprisingly cool.... 

 theo1006 Says:  Candi Sari probably was not really a temple, as it is believed to have been the living quarters of he Buddhist priests serving Candi Kalasan (see Candi Kalasan Tip). The building had two floors, three spacious rooms on each floor. However, the upper floor was made of wood... 

 theo1006 Says:  Another Hindu temple at the foot of Merapi volcano. It is only half restored, some restauration work having been done in 1926 and later in 2000. The top of the temple was assembled in 1926, but still stands at the side where they left it then.Of interest is the yoni or altar... 

 theo1006 Says:  A favourite for nature lovers, this forest on the south-eastern slope of Merapi volcano. At a height of 800 to 1300 m above sea-level, it is possible to hike to Merapi's summit, but we did not (yet) attempt it. From here one has great views on Klaten plain, that is when... 

 theo1006 Says:  It it said that the ruler of Kartasura in the 1930ies, Sunan Paku Bowono X, meditated in this mountain retreat with the purpose of averting any eruption of Merapi volcano in easterly direction - where Surakarta lies. Indeed, recent eruptions have caused damage to the south... 

 theo1006 Says:  From the ravine of Woro river people are harvesting sand and rock, as they do from Bebeng river near Kaliadem. But also the sand on the ridges seems to be perfect for building purposes. We had a look around at the concession "Ngudi Lestari".Before loading a truck they place...