• Candi Mendut is a small and simple temple, around 85 feet (26 meters) in height, but the stone carvings within its inner sanctum are dazzling.
  • But in general, many among tourists call it as Mendut Yogyakarta. As temples mostly, Mendut also rectangular, complete with garnish some small stupas.
  • The Mendut Buddhist Temple was built around the 9th century and is located about 3km east of another well known Buddhist temple, Borobudur.
  • Built around early ninth century AD, Candi Mendut is the oldest of the three temples including Pawon and Borobudur.
  • Kayumwungan inscriptions found in Karangtengah mentioned that Mendut Temple was built by King Indra of Syailendra Dynasty.
  • The temple is located about three kilometres east of Borobudur. Mendut, Borobudur, and Pawon, all of which are Buddhist temples, are located in one straight line.
  • Structure of the Mendut Temple. Temple ReliefsThe temple stands on high enough basement, making it looks more attractive and strong.
  • Chronologically, Mendut discovered in 1836. Later in the year renovation in 1897 and 1904 at the temple of the body but the results are less satisfactory.
  • Structure of the Mendut Temple. Temple Reliefs The temple stands on high enough basement, making it looks more attractive and strong.
  • Mendut temple located in the area. Candi Mendut aalah Mendut is a temple located east of the straight line triad temples (Borobudur, Pawon, Mendut).