According to the archaeologist the gate of Wringin Lawang is a gateway of Majapahit Kingdom, but are not the main gate because the main gate drivable by carriage and until now, the main gate of the Majapahit Kingdom itself can not be determined with certainty. Wringin Lawang Temple is derived from the word " Wringin " it's mean banyan, because near the temple there is a banyan tree, and the word " Lawang " it's mean gate or door. This temple area for many years has been a public funeral by the people around this place. But, now has restored, the banyan tree is cut down and the graves moved. The temple was split in two exactly the same shape are built by using materials of red brick. According to some article the temple was restored in the 1990 by using bricks and coupled with the lightning rod. Wringin Lawang gate is believed to be one of the entrance to the complex of Majapahit Palace. The gate is commonly called " Candi Bentar " ( the temple is torn in two ). However, it is not a temple but the gate which is similar right to the temple, but as if split into equal parts, from top to bottom the same shape and the top is not closed. The architectural style of this kind might appear in the Majapahit era and can currently be found in Balinese architecture.

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According to the tourism information, this ancient buding is a gate, not a tample nor "candi" actually. Surrounding known this place as Gapura Wringin Lawang. It is a clean and neat envirenment. There is no any special admission fee to enter this place. All you have to do is pay voluntarily. Gapura Wringin Lawang classified as Candi Bentar that is a building that has no roof, the function of the such building is as the outer gate of some building complex.

Not well enough maintained. No stand-by & qualified local guide. For places like this an experienced and knowledgeable guide is a must!

This is normally off the tourist track, but it is well worth a visit for history of the Hindu Kingdom. And just up the road is the main site and there is a very good museum associated with the history & the area.

I like it at Trowulan because they can managed well the historical remains zone. All the parks are maintained and in a good conditions. And you can see the Wringin Lawang from the main road it's easy to spot

Great historical landmark from Majapahit ancient kingdom. It was a very important heritage and was the mark of the famous ancient Majapahit gate, as mentioned too in the old manuscript Nagarakretagama. This place now though situated near by an important access to the national street, but still has its great ambience and quite atmosphere. Perfect place for finding a peacefull moment. Very recommended.

I love visiting historical places and imagining to live in that old era 😅

Beautiful Gate monument to physically have a tremendous appeal, remains sturdy despite already hundreds of years old, but there is no local guide as well as clear information center while visiting this location.

The historical place of one of the biggest kingdoms in Indonesia

A historical place that transport us back to ancient time of Majapahit

How beautiful place..

Amazing ancient gate.

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Good place to reminiscing old history

Its a good place. You should visit it. The statues inspires me. :))))))

It is probably a main entrance to the Majapahit capital of Trowulan. The name 'wringin lawang' in Javanese translated to English as the Banyan gate. While the historical documents described the gate to be surrounded by two big Banyan tree. No doubt, that the gate is a 17-meters tall thing. What an amazing sculptures by our anchestors.

the candi wringin lawang was used as a picture of a candi in a famous Civilisation 5 video game:)

A gate from majapahit era stilled preserved

Good view