Prambanan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
group of temples in Indonesia
About Prambanan
AUNESCO World Heritage Site, in almost any other country a magnificent ancient monument on the scale of Prambanan would quickly be designated a national symbol. In Indonesia, though, it is somewhat overshadowed by the even more awe-inspiring nature of nearbyBorobudur. The two sites are quite different in style with Hindu Prambanan being a collection of sharp, jaggedly sculpted towers in contrast to the vast horizontal bulk of Buddhist Borobudur. The first temple was built at the site around 850 CE by Rakai Pikatan and expanded extensively by King Lokapala and Balitung Maha Sambu the Sanjaya, king of the Mataram Kingdom. According to the Shivagrha inscription of 856 CE, the temple was built to honour Lord Shiva and its original name was Shiva-grha (the House of Shiva) or Shiva-laya (the Re
Top Attractions in Prambanan
Explore the best things to see and do in Prambanan:
- ★Banyunibo
- ★Candi Barong
- ★Candi Bubrah
- ★Candi Gana
- ★Candi Gebang
- ★Candi Ijo
- ★Candi Kalasan
- ★Candi Kedulan
Where to Eat in Prambanan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ramayana Resto
- 🍴Restoran Prambanan
- 🍴Taman Prambanan Restoran
Where to Stay in Prambanan
- 🏨Abhayagiri Sumberwatu Heritage Resort
- 🏨Candi View Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Galuh
Prambanan Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: