Candi Prambanan and Ratu Boko Temple: A Hidden Beauty

On the second day trip from Yogyakarta, we visited the Prambanan Archaeological Park to view the Hindu inspired Roro Jonggrang complex.

Candi Prambanan is the grandest temple in Java apart from Borobudur. Located on the Prambanan plain, this sprawling temple complex sits majestically in an open area about twenty kilometers south of Mount Merapi, which dominates the horizon.


The majestically Prambanan Temple

Sadly, due to recent earthquake damage you are no longer allowed to enter the main ruins, which are cordoned off with steel barriers. Therefore a walk around the perimeter with a flock of sheep was the next best option.

Relics of the Ramayana Epics in the vicinity

 

To finish our Javanese adventure, we made our last stop on the temples at Boko which is 3 km from the south of the temple complex of Prambanan.



Entrance to the Ratu Boko Temple

This temple is not well known compared to the two temples I've mentioned above. Only a thin crowd of tourists go to this place. So we've got the chance to enjoy the panoramic beauty of the temple. Around the perimeter was also flock of sheep like in Prambanan.