Sewu, Buddhist temple complex in Klaten, Indonesia
The temple complex contains 249 structures arranged symmetrically around a central shrine, with eight accompanying temples and 240 peripheral structures.
Built in the 8th century during the Sailendra dynasty, Sewu temple stands as the second largest Buddhist sanctuary in Java after Borobudur.
The temple incorporates Buddhist architectural elements with traditional Javanese design, featuring multiple terraces and decorative stone carvings throughout the complex.
The temple grounds remain open to visitors daily, with guided tours available through the main structures and surrounding archaeological area.
Each entrance gate of the outer courtyard includes pairs of Dwarapala statues measuring 2.3 meters tall, crafted from single stone blocks.
Location: Klaten
GPS coordinates: -7.74393,110.49284
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
The island of Java showcases an exceptional heritage blending spiritual traditions and natural wonders. The temples of Prambanan and Candi Mendut attest to the grandeur of 9th-century Hindu and Buddhist civilizations, while the Candi Sewu complex reveals sacred architecture organized according to mandala principles. Active volcanoes like Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen offer striking landscapes, from the smoking crater dominating the black sand plain to turquoise lakes where miners still extract sulfur. Javanese cities combine tradition and modernity: Jakarta features the National Monument on Merdeka Square, Bandung houses the Geology Museum founded in 1928, and Malang surprises with Kampung Biru, whose houses are entirely painted blue. The Seribu Islands extend this diversity into the Java Sea with their coral reefs, while floating markets like in Lembang maintain age-old trading practices. This array of sites invites exploration of Indonesia’s deep spirit, between spirituality, volcanic nature, and human ingenuity.
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