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The Sambisari Temple

Purwomartani village, Kalasan, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Ranked #11 of 23 attractions in Yogyakarta
4.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Religious Sites
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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The story of this temple is that a farmer was minding his own business tending his crop one day and he stumbled over what at first seemed like a rock. He dug around it, kept digging and discovered what seemed to be the very top of a temple. Indeed this is what it was, so archeologists were called in and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Nice to see but use a guide. Interesting to hear about how it was in that time More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

the temple is small but pleasant. only 15 minutes visit in and out, but they also has auditorium display. ticket entry 2,000 rupiah. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

This is an interesting temple - it is in very good condition, and the depth of its base gives a good idea of how much volcanic ash has built up over time in this area. It was very quiet when we were there. Lots of rice fields, and then this dip! More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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While much smaller than Prambanan, this site is largely intact and shows the indian influence in Java especially with the presence of multiple linga (in fact, the whole site looks like a linga.) The linga is much more than a phallic symbol and is said to be more of a worship of female sexuality. This becomes clear when you visit... More

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Singapore
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

It is a really small temple, although very pretty. Worth a visit but not if you are out of the way More

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
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The Prambanan Plain around Yogyakarta is home to a wealth of archaeological remains. The most famous of these, Prambanan, is World Heritage listed and one of the most famous sights in Java. For those who like a bit of solitude, there are dozens of other temples in the area, including Candi Sambisari, which rarely see foreign visitors. Located down a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011
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