The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

Discover a curated guide to significant sacred places, pilgrimage traditions, architecture, documented history and practical visitor information across cultures and faith traditions.

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Plaosan Temple Complex

Bugisan, Prambanan, Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia Buddhism

Historic Buddhist temple ensemble east of Prambanan, recognised for its paired principal shrines and ornamental stonework.

Sewu Temple

Bugisan, Prambanan, Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia Buddhism

Large Buddhist temple complex adjacent to Prambanan, with guardian figures and hundreds of historic shrines.