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Monuments🇮🇩 Prambanan, Indonesia
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Prambanan Temple

Located near Yogyakarta on the island of Java, Prambanan is Indonesia's largest Hindu temple complex. Built mainly in the 9th century and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, it is dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Its towering carved stone structures and numerous shrines spread across a vast archaeological park make it an impressive place to explore.

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Jl. Raya Solo–Yogyakarta, Kranggan, Bokoharjo, Prambanan, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Yogyakarta: between legendary temples and a well-deserved break — 1
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🇮🇩 Yogyakarta · Indonesia

Yogyakarta: between legendary temples and a well-deserved break

After our adventure in Sumatra, it was time to change islands and head to Java. Direction Yogyakarta, one of the best-known cities in the country, which would offer us a particularly welcome return to civilization... with our first hot shower in a while! The objective of this stage was simple: slow down the pace and enjoy a few quieter days. We started by…

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