Borobudur
With 2,672 relief panels, 504 Buddhas and countless Stupas, Borobudur is one of the most hauntingly beautiful sites in Indonesia. The nine-layered temple is believed to be built in the 9th century by Buddhist kings and fell into disuse after volcanic ashes engulfed it for centuries.
Sewu Temples
Close to the Hindu temple complex of Prambanan, the Sewu Temples are 8th century Mahayana Buddhist temples made of volcanic rocks. Candi Sewu, as it is called locally, is the second largest Buddhist temple complex in Indonesia, second only to Borobudur.
Wayang Shadow Puppets
Traditional folk arts of Indonesia, Wayand Shadow Puppets are used to narrate folk tales of the country. The age-old stories are narrated with music and poetry and often talk of victory of good over evil.
Ramayana Ballet In Prambanan
Ramayana holds a prominent place in the Indonesian culture. The two-hour long Ramayana ballet is a beautiful rendition of the Indian classic, with Indonesian twists. With the Hindu temple complex rising like volcanic peaks in the background, it is a spectacular show with superlative performances.
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali
The Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is a not only a famous landmark in Indonesia but also an important temple complex belonging to the located on Beratan Lake in central Bali. Built in 1633, this 11-tiered temple is dedicated to Shiva and is considered one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the country.
