Candi Bima
The most distinctive ancient temple in Dieng, its tower layered with niches holding human heads, resembling the tower-style temples of northern India.
Candi Bima lies on the road to the Sikidang Crater. It is believed to have been influenced by the tower-style temples of northern India, with tiers rising up its body. Each level has arched niches called “kudu,” and carved human-head figures sit within them, which is very rare in ancient Indonesian architecture. The temple is modest in size, surrounded by potato fields and hillsides. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Arjuna Complex, or you can stop to visit on the way to Sikidang. It is usually free or included in a combined ticket.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Telaga Warna
- Batu Ratapan Angin
- Candi Gatotkaca
- Dieng Plateau Museum (Kailasa Museum)
- Kawah Sikidang
- Arjuna Temple Complex
- Tuk Bima Lukar
- Candi Dwarawati