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10 Temple Tours in East Java, Recommended Exciting Vacations Full of History

Indonesia-Tourism.com

As one of the centers of government during the royal period, East Java has many historical sites that can be visited, temples for example. The building is so beautiful and aesthetic attracts many tourists, both local and foreign. Moreover, you can while getting to know the past history of these valuable relics. What are the temples in East Java? Penataran TempleThis temple is located in Penataran Village, Blitar Regency. Penataran Temple is believed to be the largest in East Java and has existed since the Kediri Kingdom in 1200 AD.…

Tikus Temple, Mojokerto, East Java

EastJava.com

Candi Tikus (the ‘rat temple’) is located about 500 metres south east of Candi Bajang Ratu. Restored to its present condition between the years 1985 and 1989, the site comprises the remains of an ancient ritual bathing place (petirtaan) dating from the Majapahit period. The principal building originally consisted of two terraces, upon which a concentric arrangement of ‘turrets’ surrounded the highest part of the structure, located in the centre. This form may be seen to reflect that of the holy Mt Mahameru of Hindu mythology, from which is believed…