Sewu Temple
Candi Sewu
A large 8th-century temple complex in the northern part of the Prambanan site. A main shrine is surrounded by more than two hundred small stupas, and it is second in size only to Borobudur.
Sewu means “thousand” in Javanese. The complex was built in the late 8th century, earlier than the Prambanan temples. It is the second-largest Buddhist temple complex in Indonesia. Arranged around the main shrine are 249 small temples, and paired guardian statues stand at the entrance. The site is about 800 meters north of the main Prambanan temples. Entry is included in the Prambanan ticket. Visitors can walk, cycle or take the park's small train. It has fewer visitors than the main temples, making it a good place for quiet photography.
Opening hours
6:30–17:00 (follows Prambanan Park hours)
Nearby sights
- Prambanan
- Ramayana Ballet Prambanan
- Plaosan Temple
- Ratu Boko
- Kalasan Temple
- Tebing Breksi
- Ijo Temple
- Sambisari Temple