Gereja Ayam, Borobudur

Name: Gereja Ayam
Address: Kembanglimus, Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java 56553, Borobudur, Indonesia

#5 among attractions in Borobudur

Historical place, View point, Church

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Gereja Ayam is the common nickname for an unusually shaped church in the area of Magelang in Central Java, Indonesia. The nickname, which translates to "chicken church" in English, arose because the structure's shape resembles a hen to most onlookers, although the builder intended it to be the shape of a dove. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2000 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 7°36'20"S, 110°10'48"E

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Kembanglimus, Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java 56553Borobudur Indonesia

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Gereja Ayam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Borobudur Temple Compounds, Mendut, Pawon, Suroloyo Peak.

1.7 miE
, Temple, Buddhist architecture
Borobudur Temple Compounds, Borobudur
43 min walk • The Borobudur Temple Compounds stand as a testament to Indonesia's rich cultural heritage and are a must-see for any traveler visiting the island of Java. This majestic Buddhist monument, dating back to the 9th century, is the largest Buddhist temple in the world and a...
3.4 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Art gallery
Mendut, Borobudur
86 min walk • Mendut is a ninth-century Buddhist temple, located in Mendut village, Mungkid sub-district, Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The temple is located about three kilometres east from Borobudur. Mendut, Borobudur and Pawon, all of which are Buddhist temples, are located in one straight line.
2.7 miE
Buddhist temple built in the 9th century
Pawon, Magelang
70 min walk • Pawon is a Buddhist temple in Central Java, Indonesia.
2.8 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Suroloyo Peak
73 min walk • Suroloyo Peak is the highest peak of the Menoreh Mountains on the island of Java, Indonesia.
3.4 miE
9th-century temple and monastery
Mendut Temple, Magelang
88 min walk • Mendut is a ninth-century Buddhist temple, located in Mendut village, Mungkid sub-district, Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The temple is located about three kilometres east from Borobudur. Mendut, Borobudur and Pawon, all of which are Buddhist temples, are located in one straight line.
5.7 miNE
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Mungkid
146 min walk • Mungkid is the capital of Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The town center is located in the village of Sawitan. All government offices or agencies of Magelang regency are located here, including the offices owned by private parties.

Gereja Ayam, Borobudur

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Gereja Ayam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Borobudur Temple Compounds, Borobudur

Mendut, Borobudur

Pawon, Magelang

Suroloyo Peak

Mendut Temple, Magelang

Mungkid