Temples Of Indonesia Not To Be Missed

More and more tourists are interested in learning about the origin of Asian cultures. Therefore, the most requested trips to understand and learn about their heritage include visits to their places of worship. In this article we take a brief tour of the most prominent Indonesian temples.

These temples are the best representation of Southeast Asian culture and religion. In fact, many of them have been included within the World Heritage Site by Unesco and not only receive visits from onlookers, but are also places of pilgrimage and worship of religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.

Borobudur, one of the most impressive temples in Indonesia

It is one of the most important Buddhist constructions in the world. Borobudur, one of the most famous Indonesian temples, is located in Java. Built in 750, it stands out for its elaborate architecture. It is composed of six square platforms where the ascent of an earthly life to Nirvana is recreated.

During the visit we can also enjoy its nothing more and nothing less than 500 Buddha statues. Of these, more than 70 are inside one of the stupas of the temple.

For your visit, we recommend traveling to the city of Yogyakarta, just over an hour from the temple. Tourist buses depart from it every day, although we can also rent our own vehicle at low cost. The ticket price is about 20 euros.

Prambanan Temple

Also on the island of Java is another of the Indonesian temples most visited by tourists from around the world. Built in 850 AD, the Prambanan Temple is one of the largest Hindu temples in all of Southeast Asia.

Made up of more than 244 temples, this religious complex draws directly on the style of nearby Buddhist temples, such as the Borobudur temple. Its main temple is built in honor of Shiva and is no less than 47 meters high. Right on both sides we will find the temples dedicated to Brahma and Vishnu.

This temple has been part of the World Heritage Site since 1991 and is visited by millions of tourists who are amazed at one of the most incredible constructions in Indonesia. It is recommended to visit the temple at sunset and its entrance is around 12 euros per person.

Pura Besakih Temple

Located in the central area of ​​the island, just 42 kilometers from Ubud, in Bali, is the temple of Pura Besakih. This religious complex is made up of more than 20 temples that we can visit, in addition to enjoying its unique location. It is located right on the slopes of Mount Agung, considered sacred.

In addition to enjoying the temples, where the Pura Penataran Agung stands out, pyramidal in shape and with six levels, we can see archaeological remains more than 2000 years old. For the most curious, during the tour we will be able to observe different mythological representations of Hindu culture.

This is one of the most representative temples of Balinese culture and religion. In fact, the complex is given a supernatural and divine power, since it survived the eruption of the Agung volcano in 1963, remaining practically intact.

Pura Tanah Lot Temple

This temple is one of the most representative in Bali. Built to honor the god of the sea in the 16th century, it is located on a large rock by the sea. This, which has been eroded over the years, is held together with the land by a small access through which we can reach on foot.

It is one of the most characteristic temples in Bali, that is why it is recommended to visit it first thing in the morning or at sunset. Although it is located in one of the most remote areas of Bali, it receives more and more visits. In addition, its entrance is very cheap, with a price of no more than four euros per person.