Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Central Java
Explore 3 sacred places in Central Java, Indonesia, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Borobudur
Desa Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia
Rising from the Kedu Plain of Central Java, Borobudur is the world's largest Buddhist monument—a three-dimensional mandala carved in volcanic stone....
Candi Sukuh
Berjo, Central Java, Indonesia
High on the western slope of Mount Lawu stands a temple unlike any other in Java: a truncated stone pyramid rising over terraces, carved with images of Bhima the divine...
Mt. Lawu, Java
Karanganyar, Central Java, Indonesia
Gunung Lawu rises on the Central and East Java border, a stratovolcano named among the eighteen sacred mountains of old Java....
Key questions
Central Java sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Central Java?
This regional guide currently includes 3 sacred sites in Central Java, Indonesia.
Which traditions are represented in Central Java?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Hinduism, Buddhism.
Can I view Central Java sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.