PURA SARASWATI
A superb temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Sarasvatî, built in the ...Read more
ROYAL MOSQUE (MESJID RAYA)
A remarkable mosque to visit, combining Middle Eastern, Indian and Spanish ...Read more
ARJUNA TEMPLE COMPLEX
Read moreThe five temples forming the complex were built in the early th century, culminating in the Hindu culture in Java, and rediscovered thousand years later. Most of the statues that previously adorned the temples have disappeared; sometimes we find ourselves in the region, the objects of theft and looting. This complex is much more modest than Prambanan or Borobudur: don't expect wonders. Five times a day, these Hindu temples seem lost, surrounded by calls for prayer emanating from the mosques of the surrounding villages. According to some, the site would have been transformed into a lake for several centuries due to the intense volcanic activity of the region; hence their surprising presence in this Muslim area. The name itself is unrelated to these temples, which we do not know if they were built to honour Shiva, Brahma or Vishnou. Arjuna is one of the five heroes of:: the most beautiful of all. Young men from the corner who want to marry come here sometimes, hoping to find fortune in love. Strange syncretism in these Muslim piles!
PURA GUMANG
Temple dedicated to Shiva and Hariti, the Buddhist figure of fertility, a ...Read more
500 LOHAN TEMPLE
Buddhist temple dedicated to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, with remarkable ...Read more
PURA NARMADA
Hindu temple built by the King of Mataram in 1727 and featuring water ...Read more
PURA LINGSAR
A remarkable temple to visit in Mataram, a site with one part dedicated to ...Read more
TAMPANG ALLO - SANGALLA
A semi-open natural cave, a burial site of the ancient Toraja, nestled ...Read more
MASJID AGUNG AL FALAH KOTA
A modern mosque with an attractive mihrab, ideal for visitors interested in ...Read more
RUMAH PENGASINGAN BUNG KARNO - SUKARNO'S EXILE
Isolation house where Sukarno resided during his exile, an important museum ...Read more
TEMPLE SANGGAR AGUNG
Renowned for its gigantic statue of Kwan Im, this seaside temple is a ...Read more
PURA KEBO EDAN
Temple with a monumental statue of Bhairava and archaeological artifacts to ...Read more
CANDI BADUT ET CANDI JAGO
Javanese Hindu temples with splendid bas-reliefs, precious witnesses to the ...Read more
CANDI SINGOSARI
Temple erected in 1304 and dedicated to King Kertanagera, assassinated in ...Read more
GEREJA AYAM (EGLISE POULET)
An authentic church to visit in Borobudur, a place of worship in the shape ...Read more
GEDONG SONGO TEMPLES
Nine Shivaite temples, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, cling to the ...Read more
PURA GUNUNG RAUNG
Temple built in paras, an authentic sacred place where devotees pray to a ...Read more
PURA CANDIDASA
Temple dedicated to Shiva, Hindu deity, and Hariti, Buddhist figure of ...Read more
VIHARA AVALOKITESVARA
Historic temple established by Sunan Gunung Jati and home to practitioners ...Read more
PURA GUNUNG KAWI SEBATU
Temple, one of the most beautiful and peaceful on the island, with pools ...Read more
GRANDE MOSQUÉE DE SUMATRA OUEST
Read moreInaugurated in 2019, this splendid mosque is distinguished by its artistic details and contemporary Islamic architecture. It was designed by local architect Rizal Muslimin, for whom this project has become a major achievement, not least thanks to its attractive traditional roof. His unique concept for a mosque won him a competition in 2007, beating out more than 300 innovative proposals from international architects. A must-see!
VIHARA DHARMA BHAKTI
Historic Taoist temple dedicated to the goddess Guanyin, the oldest in ...Read more
TEMPLE TAMAN ALAM LUMBINI
Read moreThe Taman Alam Lumbini, inspired by the splendid Shwedagon pagoda in Myanmar, stands proudly with its impressive dimensions of 46.8 m in height and 68 m in length and width. This replica is the second-tallest pagoda outside the Federated Republic of Myanmar. Like the Shwedagon Pagoda, it contains relics of the Buddha, Arahat and hundreds of Buddha statues from around the world.
TEMPLE SUN TE KONG
Read moreCompletely distinct from the 500 Lohan temple, the Sun Te Kong stands out for its liveliness, displaying a much richer palette of colors. It features a multitude of statues representing various Hindu and Buddhist deities such as Shiva, Buddha, Hanuman, Krishna, Lakshmi and other bodhisattvas. These monumental sculptures, all painstakingly painted, are set in picturesque gardens surrounded by lush greenery. Although the entrance is open to the public, access to the ritual and prayer area is restricted, except by invitation.
CANDI ARJUNA
Visit to discover the Arjuna temple and the Dieng plateau, a site offering ...Read more
500 LOHAN TEMPLE
Read moreIn Kijang, south of Bintan, just a short drive from Tanjung Pinang, visitors can enjoy a unique spectacle featuring 500 life-size statues of Lohan, Buddhist spiritual or religious figures. The show is grandiose: all the statues have been meticulously crafted in China before being shipped off to enrich the heritage of the local Chinese community. It's awe-inspiring to discover that each statue has its own unique expression and meaning.
KLENTENG ENG AN KIONG
Monastery, over two centuries old, one of the oldest buildings in Malang, a ...Read more