Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Java

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Java through these extensively reviewed and popular spots.

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#1

Well-known obelisk built to commemorate Indonesian independence from the Netherlands.

4.60 (122.1K reviews)
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#2

Prambanan Temple

Hindu temple

Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures.

4.70 (108.4K reviews)
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#3

Borobudur Temple

Buddhist temple

Dating from the 9th century, this site is renowned as the largest Buddhist temple in the world.

4.70 (103.7K reviews)
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#4

Lawang Sewu

Tourist attraction

Former colonial-era headquarters of the Dutch East Indies Railway Company, offering guided tours.

4.60 (70.5K reviews)
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#8

Taman Fatahillah

Historical landmark

Bustling city square surrounded by historic buildings & museums, with frequent street performances.

4.60 (29.7K reviews)
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#9

Wisata Sam Poo Kong

Buddhist temple

Historic temple complex with traditional Chinese & Javanese architectural features.

4.50 (28.1K reviews)
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#12

Cultural & exhibition center on a 16-acre, 19th century sugar factory site with a cafรฉ & museum.

4.60 (22.2K reviews)
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#13

Notable historic mosque & museum with exhibits, prayer services & unique timbered accents.

4.70 (22K reviews)
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#17

Keraton Kasepuhan

Historical landmark

Grand palace of the Sultan of Kasepuhan built in 1447 with areas open to the public & a museum.

4.50 (17.4K reviews)
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#18

Tugu Kartasura

Historical landmark

Bustling intersection around a military monument, with simple cafes serving noodles & meat skewers.

4.50 (17.3K reviews)
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#20

Arjuna Temple

Hindu temple

One of the earliest Hindu temples in Central Java, with a square layout, built in the 8th century.

4.60 (16.3K reviews)
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#21

Fort Vastenburg

Historical landmark

Rustic remains of a 1700s Dutch colonial fort, now used occasionally for concerts & festivals.

4.50 (16.1K reviews)
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#22

Kota Lama Semarang

Tourist attraction

Old town with Dutch colonial buildings like a church & a train station, plus antique shops & cafes.

4.80 (15.1K reviews)
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#23

Tugu Muda Semarang

Historical landmark

Dedicated in 1953, this stone monument commemorates an Indonesian battle for independence.

4.70 (14.8K reviews)
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#24

Kujang Monument

Historical landmark

Built in 1982, this 25-m. monument is constructed to resemble an ancient West Java weapon.

4.70 (14.7K reviews)
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#25

Sunyaragi Cave Park

Historical landmark

Historic site resembling a cave with gardens, built by the sultans of Cirebon for rest & meditation.

4.40 (12.8K reviews)
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#26

Plaosan Lor Temple

Buddhist temple

1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines.

4.60 (11.6K reviews)
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#27

Cetho Temple

Hindu temple

Sacred mountainside Javanese-Hindu temple built in the 15th century & overlooking tea plantations.

4.70 (11.6K reviews)
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#29

Arjuna Wijaya Statue

Historical landmark

Copper statue with a fountain featuring a horse-drawn carriage scene from epic poem "Mahabharata."

4.60 (10.4K reviews)
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#30

Pura Mangkunagaran

Historical landmark

Royal residence since 1757, part of which is open to the public for touring historic displays.

4.70 (10.3K reviews)
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#31

Gedung Sate

Historical landmark

Grand Dutch colonial administration building dating to the 1920s, now West Java's government house.

4.70 (8.5K reviews)
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#34

Sambisari Temple

Hindu temple

Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple.

4.60 (8.1K reviews)
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#35

Penataran Temple

Hindu temple

Remains of an ancient Hindu temple complex, with gardens & many preserved reliefs & carvings.

4.60 (7.5K reviews)
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#36

Taman Proklamator

Historical landmark

Statues of Indonesia's first president & vice-president commemorating the nation's independence.

4.70 (7.3K reviews)
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#37

Fort van den Bosch

Historical landmark

Completed in 1845, this sizable fort was once occupied by 250 men of the Dutch army.

4.50 (6.8K reviews)
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#38

Tugu Tani

Historical landmark

Bronze statue of a peasant & his mother representing those who fought for Indonesia's independence.

4.50 (6.6K reviews)
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#40

Monumen Bambu Runcing is a well-regarded Monument offering quality service and satisfying experiences.

4.70 (6K reviews)
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#41

A well-reviewed attraction in Kelurahan Sidanegara Kecamatan Cilacap, Indonesia offering unique experiences and good value.

4.70 (5.8K reviews)
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#44

Gunung Padang

Historical landmark

A well-regarded travel destination offering visitors a distinctive and memorable experience with consistently positive feedback.

4.60 (4.8K reviews)
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#45

Pendopo Agung Trowulan

Historical landmark

A historical landmark in Trowulan commemorating the Majapahit Kingdom, specifically the famous Palapa Oath by Patih Gajah Mada that unified Indonesia. Features a memorial site, small park with animals, and event halls.

4.50 (4.8K reviews)
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#47

Sukuh Temple

Hindu temple

Destination with an average rating of 4.8 from visitor reviews.

4.60 (3.8K reviews)
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#48

Keraton Kanoman

Historical landmark

Traditional, 17th-century palace with a pavilion, Chinese ceramic decorations & a museum of relics.

4.50 (3.6K reviews)
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#49

Candi Jolotundo

Hindu temple

Hindu temple on Mount Penanggungan, known for its sacred spring said to have healing energy.

4.60 (3.6K reviews)
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#50

Toko Merah

Historical landmark

A historical landmark in Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia, highly rated by visitors.

4.60 (3.5K reviews)

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