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Taman Budaya Yogyakarta
Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, established in 1977 to support and preserve local culture, is one of Indonesia's historical sites and serves as a window for promoting local culture.Gondomanan · 4 km from Sewon
Sasana Wiratama Diponegoro Museum
Tegalrejo · 5.7 km from Sewon
Plaosan Lor Temple
Plaosan Lor Temple, like the Prambanan temple complex, was built around the same time by the Rakai Pikatan dynasty. It blends Hindu and Buddhist religious symbolism and carvings. Two massive dwarapala temple guardian statues stand in front of each main temple. Note the main temple's unusual three-part design: a two-story, three-chamber structure with an artificial level above, and a stupa level rising to a larger central top. Each room houses an impressive stone Bodhisattva statue, placed on either side of an empty lotus pedestal, with beautifully carved dragon heads above many of the windows. North Plaosan Temple consists of two restored, identical main temples surrounded by nearly 126 small shrines and solid stupas, though most are now just piles of rubble. South Plaosan Temple features many stupas and the ruins of a temple, but restoration work does not appear to have begun there yet.Prambanan · 18.6 km from Sewon
Parangtritis Beach
Parangtritis Beach, located 27 km south of Yogyakarta, is one of the city's most famous beaches. 1. Enjoy the afternoon The afternoon before sunset is a truly enchanting time at this beach. You can climb the Gembirawati Cliff behind the beach, where you can see a panoramic view of Parangtritis Beach and the southern sea stretching to the horizon. To the east of Gembirawati Cliff, you can find several temples. Unlike other temples in the mountains, Gembirawati Temple is only a few hundred meters from the edge of Parangtritis Beach. From this temple, you can hear the sound of waves crashing against the southern coast. 2. Fascinating legends The town of Parangtritis is closely linked to the legend of Ratu Kidul (Queen of the South). Many Javanese believe that Parangtritis is the gateway to the Queen of the South's kingdom, where she rules over the entire South Sea. Hotel Queen of the South is a resort named after this legend. Unfortunately, little remains of the original site, though it once possessed breathtaking beauty. 3. Romantic sunset When the sun shifts to the west and the weather is clear, it's time to have some fun. Although swimming is not permitted at Parangtritis Beach, there are plenty of other recreational activities available. If you are an adventure seeker, you can rent an ATV on the beach. These four-wheeled ATVs can even take you across the sand dunes. If you prefer something less adventurous, you can rent a horse-drawn carriage or a horse. Take a ride in a two-wheeled carriage along the wave-washed sand, basking in the sea breeze and sunshine. The carriage will take you to the eastern end of the coast, where you'll find unique rock formations—a popular spot for couples to take wedding photos. Sunlight shimmering on the water creates a truly romantic atmosphere. 4. Family fun Parangtritis Beach also offers fun family activities. Try flying a kite with your children; the favorable sea breeze makes it easy to get airborne, and even if you've never flown a kite before, it will soar high with the help of the wind. 5. After sunset If you're not ready to leave after sunset, don't worry. Soon, roasted corn vendors will spread out blankets on the beach, where you can continue to enjoy the night view. If you still don't want to leave near midnight, there are over a dozen affordable inns and guesthouses nearby.Kretek · 21.4 km from Sewon
Museum Sasmitaloka Panglima Besar Jenderal Sudirman
Pakualaman · 3.8 km from Sewon
Kalasan Temple
The Karasin Temple is the main building in the western Prambanan site group and is considered to be one of the ancient Buddhist temples on the Prambanan Plain, and it is mentioned in the 8th century AD texts. It is close to the village of Karasen and just 50 meters from the main road. The existing buildings of Karaseng Temple were built around its original buildings and parts of the temple were rebuilt after 2000. There are some fine carvings on the south side of the temple, where above the doorway is an ornately decorated, staring head of the god of time, the Gaara. According to records, the inner hall used to enshrine a bronze statue of the female bodhisattva Tara, but it is no longer there.Kalasan · 14 km from Sewon
Sewu Temple
Saiwu Temple is another important temple besides Shiva Temple, Vishnu Temple and Brahma Temple in the Prambanan temple complex. Also known as "Thousand Temples", its history dates back to 850 years ago. It originally consisted of a large Buddhist temple in the center and 240 smaller "guardian" temples in 4 circles around it. Four temples stand on the periphery of the temple complex, which are located at the four points of the ring, of which the Candi Bubrah Temple is the southernmost one. The interior corridors of the restored main temple contain a circle of intricately carved niches that once housed bronze statues.Prambanan · 17.3 km from Sewon
Kotabaru
Kotabaru used to be the area where the officials of the Dutch colonists lived, and there are still some colonial-style churches and monasteries. In addition, there is a stadium.Yogyakarta · 5.6 km from Sewon
Mount Merapi
Mount Merapi is one of the most active active volcanoes in the world. It towers into the sky at 2,911 meters above sea level and overlooks Yogyakarta, Borobudur and Prambanan. The massive volcano is a huge and disturbing threat to thousands of people nearby. The volcano has erupted dozens of times over the past century, most recently in 2006. The eruption of Mount Merapi brought endless disasters to Yogyakarta. Borobudur and Prambanan were not destroyed by man-made damage or erosion of the years, but were swallowed by the volcano. However, frequent volcanic eruptions did not stop people from continuing to live in the mountains. The population density here is 690 people per square kilometer, and there are hundreds of small towns on Mount Merapi. Among them, the small town of Kaliurang is a settlement close to Mount Merapi. Several hotels in the town organize volcano tours. Some shop owners know the volcano well, and some have terraces with mountain views.Selo · 34 km from Sewon
Brahma Temple
The Brahma Temple is the twin temple of the Vishnu Temple. It is located to the south of the Shiva Temple. It is dedicated to Brahma, the god of creation in Hinduism. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are also called the three main gods. Brahma's mount is a peacock, and his spouse is a goddess of wisdom and eloquence, so Brahma is often regarded as the god of wisdom. Only a few Hindus worship Brahma, most Hindus pray to Shiva, and only two of the more than 4,000 Hindu temples in India are dedicated to Brahma. It can be seen how precious the Brahma Temple in Prambanan is. The temple's periphery is carved with scenes from the Indian epic "Ramayana". It also has an amazing mouth-like entrance. In the inner hall there is a four-headed statue of Brahma, the creator god.Prambanan · 16.6 km from Sewon
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Taman Budaya Yogyakarta
Gondomanan · 4 km from SewonSasana Wiratama Diponegoro Museum
Tegalrejo · 5.7 km from SewonPlaosan Lor Temple
Prambanan · 18.6 km from SewonParangtritis Beach
Kretek · 21.4 km from SewonMuseum Sasmitaloka Panglima Besar Jenderal Sudirman
Pakualaman · 3.8 km from SewonKalasan Temple
Kalasan · 14 km from SewonSewu Temple
Prambanan · 17.3 km from SewonKotabaru
Yogyakarta · 5.6 km from SewonMount Merapi
Selo · 34 km from SewonBrahma Temple
Prambanan · 16.6 km from Sewon
What travelers say about Sewon
Naura Hasna KamalMarch 17, 2023
5.0
In front of the museum there are many snacks and a large parking area.
Sasana Wiratama Diponegoro Museum
_TX***2iApril 8, 2023
3.0
Probably a hidden tourist attraction. The admission fee is cheaper than other popular temples. There are few people, so it is recommended for those who want to explore quietly and leisurely.
Plaosan Lor Temple
Safaa MarethaDecember 19, 2021
5.0
The afternoon before sunset is the best time to visit this most famous beach in Yogyakarta. But if you arrive earlier, it never hurts to go up to the Gembirawati Cliff behind this beach. From there we can see the entire area of Parangtritis Beach, the southern sea, to the horizon.
Parangtritis Beach
kim jonoFebruary 20, 2022
5.0
The Sasmitaloka Panglima Besar (Pangsar) General Sudirman Museum (Javanese: Hanacaraka, ) is a history museum with a collection of General Sudirman's struggles. The word sasmita comes from the Javanese language, which means "reminder", "remembrance", while loka means "place". "Sasmitaloka Panglima Besar Jenderal Sudirman" means a place to commemorate the dedication, sacrifice and struggle of the Great Commander General Sudirman
Museum Sasmitaloka Panglima Besar Jenderal Sudirman
dhovine15July 6, 2022
5.0
Sewu Temple is located in the same area as Prambanan Temple, it is about 800 meters from Prambanan. This temple has a beautiful shapes, and some magical statues that will amazed you.
Sewu Temple
Ramdankurniawan21October 31, 2022
5.0
Sebagai kawasan tempat tinggal orang Eropa pada masa kolonial, Kotabaru memiliki bangunan bersejarah yang telah menjadi cagar budaya
Kotabaru
Amy MarthynNovember 7, 2024
5.0
Keindahan Gunung merapi di Java Tengah menuliskan cerita tersendiri bagi kita orang jawa. Dan tidak ada bosan nya untuk mengunjunngi nya. love it this place
Mount Merapi
BetTerDAYDecember 8, 2019
5.0
I really don't understand Hindu gods very well, and I don't really appreciate architecture, but just looking at the scale of Prambanan's buildings, I can at least admire the courage and wisdom of the ancient working people.
Brahma Temple