Adjacent to Prambanan, the Sewu temple compound is a magnificent 8th-century Buddhist temple complex—the second largest in Indonesia—featuring a central Buddhist sanctuary surrounded by 249 perwara (guardian) temples. Sewu predates Prambanan and has a more peaceful atmosphere with fewer crowds.
| Admission | Adult Included with Prambanan ticket · Child Included |
|---|---|
| Hours | 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Typical visit | 1 hour |
| Best time | morning |
| Address | Jl. Raya Solo-Yogyakarta, Prambanan, Sleman |
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- Best for
- history lovers, photographers, archaeology enthusiasts
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Location
Jl. Raya Solo-Yogyakarta, Prambanan, Sleman
-7.7464, 110.4935 View on map
Tips for visiting
- Included in the Prambanan compound ticket
- Far fewer visitors than Prambanan's main temples
- The symmetrical dvarapala (guardian statues) are photogenic