The Temple of Prambanan. Although a relic of a different religion, but both have in common as a relic of history that shows a progress on some aspects of the ancient times. Many interesting things we can do while visiting the temples of Prambanan like enjoying the scenery, photography, learning the history, walks to the other temples located in the vicinity of the temple of Prambanan, etc.
There are two versions of history that developed in the community about Prambanan temple, the first is of archaeological research experts mention that the Prambanan temple was built in the 9th century under Sanjaya dynasty. The discovery was first by CA Lons after so long neglected, occurred in 1733 by the Dutch government at that time occupied Indonesia. While the second version derived from folklore that developed where in ancient times there was a royal princess named Roro Jonggrang's beautiful so many young people are interested in, one of them a young man named Bandung Bondowoso. Jonggrang actually reluctant to accept the proposal from Bondowoso, therefore he is looking for ways to thwart plans to marry Bandung Bondowoso to provide conditions that are difficult to fulfill, namely to build a thousand temples in one night.
Bondowoso trying menyanggupinya by asking the genie to build the temple, until the time it reaches the temple is to 999, Jonggrang panicked and did not want to condition that he gave materialize, find a way for the construction of the temple by Bondowoso not reach the 1000th with how to pound rice so that the rooster crowed as a sign that the time to build the temple has been exhausted. However, the hoax of Jonggrang known by Bondowoso resulting anger that he cursed Jonggrang into a statue. Despite the growing folklore can not be verified, but this version is actually widely known by the public.
The appeal of a temple of course lies in the art of building and its historic value. We not only can enjoy the scenery but also be able to learn about history through the relics in the temples of Prambanan. There are many other temples in the region as well as the Prambanan temple reliefs on temple walls there be a description of the Ramayana because the temple is a temple Prambanan Hindu heritage.
Prambanan temple is located between the two districts of Sleman and Klaten, Yogyakarta. Only need one hour away by bus 1A of Trans Jogja Jl. Malioboro to get to the location. Prambanan temple visiting hours starting at 06:00 to 17:00 every day. The admission price offered is quite affordable at only 30,000 IDR ($ 18 ) for adults and 12,500 IDR ($ 9) for children.
If you do travel during the summer, you should use a hat or umbrella, do not forget to wear sunblock to protect the skin. If you want to know more about the history of Prambanan temple, you can use guide services.