- 【Travel Information】Mendut Temple. A Buddhist temple that was built by Shailendra dynasty, a Buddhist dynasty that built Borobudur temple.
- As part of the pilgrimage route to nearby Borobudur Temple, Mendut Temple plays a crucial role in the spiritual journey of devout Buddhists.
- One of the highlights of Mendut Temple is that when viewed from a distance the shape of this temple is like a cube whose upper part is already incomplete.
- The Buddhist monastery is located right beside the complex of Mendut temple. It’s a place for Buddhists to pray and worship after touring the temple.
- Nestled in the heart of Yogyakarta’s Kulon Progo regency, Mendut Temple emerges as a new entrant in Indonesia’s rich tapestry of cultural and historical attractions.
- The statue of Dhyani Buddha Vairocana, Avalokitesvara, and Vajrapani inside the Mendut temple. The 26.4 metres tall temple is facing northwest.
- The Mendut Buddhist Temple was built around the 9th century and is located about 3km east of another well known Buddhist temple, Borobudur.
- A couple of miles (3.5 kilometers) from the UNESCO World Heritage–listed temple of Borobudur, the charming Mendut Temple (Candi Mendut)...
- The Mendut temple built around early ninth century AD, Mendut is the oldest of the three temples including Pawon and Borobudur.
- Some archaeologists who had conducted research on this temple were JG de Casparis, Theodoor van Erp, and Arisatya Yogaswara. Mendut Temple Tour.