Prambanan is one of the highlights of Central Java, but I really wasn’t quite sure of what to expect:
First impressions: this reminds me of Angkor Wat … and it is so hot … and all seats in the shade are taken!
Second impressions: these temples are impressive with their beautiful friezes and this cow made of stone is so lovely!
Third impressions: I’m glad we are here without the crowds and there is the Merapi! we can see it clearly today!
Fourth impressions: This temple doesn’t feel very stable, which explains why we got helmets… although if that stone buddha falls on my head it wou’nt help much.
Conclusion: You can’t skip Prambanan, especially when you have come such a long way, but I have to admit that I enjoyed a great deal visiting the small Plaosan temple close by. We were the only ones there at the time. The entrance fee is just a donation. Of course the site is not as impressive as Prambanan but it has a special feel and is my favorite site in the Prambanan area!
Voyagista’s tips
- Prambanan is located 18 km from Yogyakarta
- I would recommend to come early or late in the day and avoid the heat of midday
- You can take a small train to reach the ruins located at the other side of the site
- Take the opportunity to visit Plaosan and take a stroll in the small village by the temple
VOYAGISTA 
Such a lovely place!
I would like to visit this place one day.