Ratu Boko
2182 Votes Currently Open- Address: Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia Map
- Timings: 06:00 am - 05:00 pm Details
- Time Required: 03:00 Hrs
- Tags: Landmark, Ancient Ruin, Historical Site, Family And Kids
The Ratu Boko Palace ruins are the remains of the 8th century golden age of the Javanese kingdoms. Overlooking the magnificent Prambanan temples and the Mount Merapi, Ratu Boko is located at a distance of 17 kilometres from Yogyakarta city centre. A perfect blend of Hindu and Buddhist architecture, the site is named after the legendary King Boko of the famous folklore of Roro Jonggrang. This folklore also links Ratu Boko with the Prambanan temples, Sewu temples and thousand temples in Yogyakarta.
Surrounded by fascinating myths and folk tales, the complex has been a point of interest for historians and archaeologists. The inscriptions date back to 792 AD and reveal some of the hidden mysteries of the site.
Spread over an area of 250,000 square metres, the complex is divided into four major parts.
- Central section- main gates, a crematorium temple, a pool, a stone pedestal and the paseban (or audience hall)
- Southeast section- the pendopo (attached open veranda which serves as an audience hall), balai-balai (public hall or building), three temples, a pool and a harem complex, well with Amerta Mantana
- East side- cave complex, Buddha Stupa, pool
Presenting a perfect blend of Buddhist and Hindu style of interiors, fantastic view and so much history makes this place worth visiting!
Ratu Boko Travel Tips
- Combine your visit to this attraction with Prambanan temple, it is located around 2.5 kilometres away
- Guided tours are available
Entrance Ticket Details For Ratu Boko
- Adult : USD 13 ( 173192.50 IDR)
- Kids: USD 7
- Prambanan- Ratu Boko package: Adults: 25 USD, kids: 12.5 USD
- Borobudur- Ratu Boko package: Adults: 27 USD, kids: 13.5 USD
- Locals have concession in entry fee
How to Reach Ratu Boko
- Taxi
- Tourist bus
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- Ratu Boko Address: Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Ratu Boko Timing: 06:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Best time to visit Ratu Boko(preferred time): 07:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Time required to visit Ratu Boko: 03:00 Hrs
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6.1/10
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60.78% of people who visit Yogyakarta include Ratu Boko in their plan
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2182 Times
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12 PM - 1 PM
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67.46% of people start their Ratu Boko visit around 12 PM - 1 PM
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3 Hrs
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People usually take around 3 Hrs to see Ratu Boko
94.65% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Ratu Boko
People normally club together Prambanan Temple and Jalan Malioboro while planning their visit to Ratu Boko.