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Prambanan Temple

Prambanan Temple

4.7 (106,430 reviews)
Hindu TempleTourist AttractionHistorical LandmarkHistorical PlacePlace of Worship

Best time to visit

Tidligt om morgenen eller ved aftentid er der færre besøgende, temperaturen er behagelig, og lyset er ideelt til fotografering. I regntiden (november til marts) er der færre mennesker, men underlaget kan være glat, så man skal være forsigtig.

Budget tips

Entréprisen er cirka 350.000 indonesiske rupiah, med rabatter for studerende og grupper. Billetter til aftenens lysforestillinger købes separat, og man sparer penge ved at købe dem online på forhånd.

Recommended for

Historieentusiaster, Fotografer, Kulturelle eventyrere

Plan your visit

2-3 timer

About

Quick facts: Covering an area of 39 hectares, this temple complex houses over 240 temples. Although most of the temples are in ruins, they still preserve rich Sanskrit carvings that narrate stories from Hindu epics.

Highlights: The main temple stands about 47 meters tall, topped with exquisite lotus sculptures that are truly stunning. At night, a light show illuminates the temple murals, making visitors feel as if they have traveled back to a religious ceremony thousands of years ago.

Insider tips

  • Brug behagelige sko og sokker, da der er mange ujævne stentrin i tempelområdet.
  • Pladsen omkring hovedtemplet er et godt sted at fotografere solnedgangen.
  • Undgå at besøge i ferier for at undgå store folkemængder.
  • Tag solcreme og vand med, da vejret i Indonesien er varmt og fugtigt.

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