Plaosan Temple

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  • Address: Jl. Candi Plaosan, Kec. Prambanan, Kab. Klaten, Jawa Tengah 57454, Indonesia, Yogyakarta
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  • Timings: 09:00 am - 05:00 pm Details
  • Time Required: 02:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Religious Site, Temple, Historical Site, Statue, Family And Kids
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Located about a kilometre away from the Prambanan temple complex, the Plaosan temple is spread over an area of 2000 square meters at an elevation of 148 metres above sea level. Surrounded by verdant paddy fields of banana and corn, the Dengok River provides ample water to the vegetation adding to the allure of the sight.

It was built in mid-9th century by Sri Kahulunnan or Pramodhawardhani; the complex is an ensemble of Plaosan Lor and Plaosan Kidul bifurcated by a road.

Attractions include:

  • 174 small buildings (116 stupas and 58 shrines)
  • Dwarpala- the giant guardian in front of the temple
  • Mandapa- open area
  • Bronze statue of Bodhisattva
  • Wall inscriptions and carvings 

Plaosan Temple Travel Tips

  • Combine your visit to this attraction with Prambanan temple, it is located around 2.5 kilometres away.

Entrance Ticket Details For Plaosan Temple

  • Free entry.

How to Reach Plaosan Temple

  • Taxi

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  • Plaosan Temple Address: Jl. Candi Plaosan, Kec. Prambanan, Kab. Klaten, Jawa Tengah 57454, Indonesia, Yogyakarta
  • Plaosan Temple Timing: 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Best time to visit Plaosan Temple(preferred time): 10:00 am - 03:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Plaosan Temple: 02:00 Hrs
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  • 44.01% of people who visit Yogyakarta include Plaosan Temple in their plan

  • 75.72% of people start their Plaosan Temple visit around 2 PM - 3 PM

  • People usually take around 2 Hrs to see Plaosan Temple

Monday, Thursday and Friday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Plaosan Temple

People normally club together Sewu Temple and Candi Ijo while planning their visit to Plaosan Temple.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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