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Prambanan is a magnificent spectacle and an icon of Indonesia’s cultural heritage. The temples at Prambanan
were built in the 9th century and is known locally as Roro Jonggrang, coming from the legend of the ‘slender
virgin’, Roro Jonggrang.
There are three main temples. The biggest temple is dedicated to Shiva – the destroyer, and the two smaller ones
which sit on its right and left are dedicated to Brahma, the creator, and Wisnu, the sustainer. The tallest temple
of Prambanan is a staggering 47 meters high. Its peak visible from far away and rises high above the ruins of the
other temples.
After hundreds of years of neglect, the Prambanan temple was rediscovered by CA Lons, a Dutchman, in 1733.
Since then, this temple has been revitalized and today is widely regarded as the most beautiful and graceful Hindu
temple in Indonesia. Visitors to Prambanan wander around the temples on foot. This is the best way to enjoy the
landscape and take in the detailed architecture and design of the temples up close. This temple compound covers
39.8 hectares. In the main yard, there are the three main temples, as well as three Wahana temples, two Apit
temples, and eight Patok temples surrounded by fences. In the second yard, there are another 224 Perwara
temples. Wandering around here and examining the intricate stonework will be enough to keep you busy all day!
Source: https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/destinations/java/yogyakarta/prambanan