Second time in Jogja (Yogyakarta). Last year I visited Borobudur, the famous Buddhist temple, but I didn't have time to visit Prambanan, the equally famous Hindu temple. So this year, I flew back to Jogja to visit the latter.
Approaching Jogja on board a Lion Air Boeing 737-400.
Mounts Merbabu (left) and Merapi (right)
Merapi is an active volcano and smoke can be seen coming through its top 300 days a year
Horse-driven coach. One of the many transportation modes in Jogja
Mosque across from Prambanan
Majestic Prambanan. the main temple (or Candi) site. Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple compound in Central Java, located approximately 18 km east of Jogja. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the largest Hindu temples in south-east Asia. It is characterised by its tall and pointed architecture, and by the 47m high central building inside a large complex of individual temples. It was built during the 8th or 9th century AD.
Close up of a temple's corner
Most of Prambanan's 100 or so temples have been damaged by earthquake. Stones were also stolen. Some temples have been rebuilt, this being possible only if 75% of the stones are found.
Bas-relief
Main Candi (temple)
Coner dragon head through which sacred water used to pour
Bull statue inside one of the smaller temples
Woman selling gado-gado, a typical Indonesian dish consisting of steamed veggies, tofu and peanut sauce
Souvenir stalls
Deer inside enclosure at Prambanan exit
Kota Gede, or big city. An older section of Jogja known for its silver craftsmanship
Three types of transport in Kota Gede
Silver shops
Gudeg is the main dish in Jogja. A sweet mixture of jackfruit and rice.
Inside the restaurant
Malioboro street. Shopper's paradise. Some more street scenes below...
Bank of Indonesia building. Dutch architectureI believe.
The Kraton. Jogja's Sultan's palace
Alun alun Utara (The north square).
Alun alun Selatan (south square). A local belief is that if you can walk between the two banyan trees blindfolded, then your wish will come true. It's a fair distance from the sidewalk to the trees. Didn't attempt it.
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