Gereja Ayam (Bukit Rhema)
Gereja Ayam
A prayer house on a hilltop shaped like a chicken, though it was meant to be a dove. Its unusual design has made it famous, and the top offers views of Borobudur.
The building was constructed in the 1990s by local resident Daniel Alamsjah. It was originally meant to depict a crowned dove, but because it looks like a chicken it became known as the “Chicken Church.” It is a prayer house open to all religions. From the parking area, it takes about 10 minutes to walk uphill, or you can take a paid jeep up the hill. Inside, murals and exhibits address social issues in Indonesia. From the “comb” viewpoint, you can look out over Borobudur and the surrounding mountains. Admission is about Rp 30,000 and includes a cassava snack.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Punthuk Setumbu
- Borobudur
- Pawon Temple
- Mendut Temple
- Ullen Sentalu Museum
- Malioboro Street
- Sonobudoyo Museum
- Taman Sari Water Castle