Prambanan is one of the most beautiful temple complexes in the world, this Hindu temple was built around 850 AD.Whole complex is rich with symbolic meaning and contains numerous art values.Situated about 15 kilometers from Yogyakarta, the top of the main shrine is visible from a great distance and rises high above the scattered ruins of the former temples. Prambanan is the masterpiece of Hindu culture of the tenth century. The slim building soaring up to 47 meters makes its beautiful architecture incomparable.The temple complex of Prambanan lies among green fields and villages. It has eight shrines, of which the three main ones are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The main temple of Shiva rises to a height of 130 feet and houses the magnificent statue of Shiva’s consort, Durga. There are 224 temples in the complex; three of them, the main temples are Brahma Temple,Vishnu Temple, and the biggest one Shiva Temple (47 meters high).Enjoy sunrise behind the glory of Prambanan Temple.
