Two large stone guardian statues flanking the entrance to a temple complex.

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Outer Park and Buddhist Temples

The wider Prambanan archaeological park contains several ancient Buddhist structures from the 9th century.

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While Prambanan is famous as the largest Hindu site in Indonesia, the outer park features significant Buddhist temples from the same era. This area offers a quieter experience away from the main central courtyard.

Low angle view of a tall stone temple structure with a staircase.

Sewu Temple

45-60 minutesBuddhist complex

Sewu is the second-largest Buddhist temple complex in Indonesia. It actually predates Prambanan and features a massive central sanctuary surrounded by hundreds of smaller shrines.

Close-up of a stone temple structure with tree leaves in the foreground.

Bubrah Temple

15 minutesQuiet photography

This reconstructed 9th-century Buddhist temple sits halfway between the main Prambanan structures and Sewu. It is much less crowded than the main Trimurti temples. Stop here for peaceful photography away from the busy central zone.

A group of people gathered on the grass near a large stone temple.

Lumbung Temple

15 minutesBell-shaped stupas

Lumbung is a small Buddhist compound with one main temple surrounded by 16 smaller pervara temples. Notice the distinct bell-shaped stupas on these structures. They heavily contrast with the tall, pointed Hindu spires nearby.