The Most Interesting Historical Places in Java

Visit Jakarta Cathedral, an impressive Roman Catholic place of worship in the center of the city. Consecrated in 1901, the cathedral displays

Explore the partially restored ruins of Sewu Temple, an 8th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple complex that shares many similarities with the a

Built on a mountain slope in the 15th century, Cetho Temple remains a significant landmark as it predates the influx of Islamic influences to

Visit Plaosan Temple to see the imposing twin temples of this partially restored 9th-century Buddhist complex. Two box-shaped temples identic

Soak up some local history by visiting Sukuh Temple, a 15th-century structure located on the western slope of Mount Lawu. One of the last maj

Shop for batik cloth at Kampoeng Batik Laweyan, where many shops sell the intricately patterned material traditionally made in Java. Browse a

Experience the spiritual atmosphere of a millennium-old structure at Candi Mendut (Temple), the oldest of the Buddhist temples in the area. V

Appreciate the striking blue domes of Masjid Nasional Al Akbar, one of the biggest mosques in Indonesia. You can climb the minaret to get a p

A cluster of small Hindu Javanese buildings built in the 8th century, Gedong Songo Temple sits atop a mountain for views of the surrounding l