Sewu, Prambanan

Name: Sewu
Address: Bugisan, Prambanan, Prambanan, Indonesia

#2 among attractions in Prambanan

Temple, Top attraction, Buddhist architecture, Ruins, More...

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Sewu is an eighth century Mahayana Buddhist temple located 800 metres north of Prambanan in Central Java, Indonesia. The word for a Hindu or Buddhist temple in Indonesian is "candi," hence the common name is "Candi Sewu." Candi Sewu is the second largest Buddhist temple complex in Indonesia; Borobudur is the largest. Sewu predates nearby "Loro Jonggrang" temple at Prambanan. Although the complex consists of 249 temples, this Javanese name translates to 'a thousand temples,' which originated from popular local folklore. Archaeologists believe the original name for the temple compound to be Manjusrigrha. ()

Local name: Candi Sewu Coordinates: 7°44'38"S, 110°29'35"E

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Sewu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prambanan Temple Compounds, Plaosan, Bubrah Temple, Sojiwan.

0.6 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Prambanan Temple Compounds, Yogyakarta
15 min walk • The Prambanan Temple Compounds, a UNESCO World Heritage site located near Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is a stunning example of Hindu temple architecture. This ancient temple complex, also known as Rara Jonggrang, dates back to the 9th century and is the largest Hindu temple...
0.9 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, History museum
Plaosan, Prambanan
22 min walk • Candi Plaosan, also known as the 'Plaosan Complex', is one of the Buddhist temples located in Bugisan village, Prambanan district, Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, about 1 kilometre to the northeast of the renowned Hindu Prambanan Temple.
~910 ftS
Ruins
Bubrah Temple, Prambanan
5 min walk • Bubrah is a 9th-century Buddhist temple located within the complex of the Prambanan Temple Archaeological Park, in Central Java, Indonesia. Experts believe that the temple was designed as a part of the greater Sewu temple compound.
1.2 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Ruins
Sojiwan, Prambanan
31 min walk • Sojiwan is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple located in Kebon Dalem Kidul village, Prambanan, Klaten Regency, Central Java. The temple is located nearly two kilometres southeast of Prambanan temple. This temple is among numbers of temples scattered in Prambanan Plain.
~1540 ftS
Temple, Historical place
Candi Lumbung, Prambanan
8 min walk • Lumbung or Candi Lumbung is a 9th-century Buddhist temple compound located within the complex of Prambanan Temple Tourism Park, Central Java, Indonesia.
~1970 ftS
7°44'58"S • 110°29'35"E
Prambanan Museum, Prambanan
10 min walk • Museum
0.6 miSW
Ballet, Concerts and shows, Dance studio
Ramayana Ballet, Sleman
16 min walk • Ramayana Ballet Prambanan is a visualization of Kakawin Ramayana, Javanese version of Ramayana story, performed near the Prambanan temple, Indonesia. The Ramayana Ballet at the Prambanan isn't like the Western ballet performance, It's more like the Wayang wong.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sewu?

Nearby attractions include Bubrah Temple, Prambanan (5 min walk), Candi Lumbung, Prambanan (8 min walk), Prambanan Museum, Prambanan (10 min walk), Prambanan Temple Compounds, Yogyakarta (15 min walk).

How to get to Sewu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sewu:

Train

Keteta Listrik (10 min walk)
Brambanan (26 min walk)

Bus

Halte Prambanan • Lines: 1A (21 min walk)
Terminal Citybus Halte Prambanan • Lines: 1A (22 min walk)

Sewu, Prambanan

Facts and practical information

Sewu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Prambanan Temple Compounds, Yogyakarta

Plaosan, Prambanan

Bubrah Temple, Prambanan

Sojiwan, Prambanan

Candi Lumbung, Prambanan

Prambanan Museum, Prambanan

Ramayana Ballet, Sleman

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sewu?

How to get to Sewu by public transport?