Best Historical landmarks in Java

Discover the best rated places in Java, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience.

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#5

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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#11

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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#12

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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#15

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

4.70 (22K reviews)
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#16

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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#17

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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#18

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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#20

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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#21

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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#22

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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#23

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

4.70 (6K reviews)
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#24

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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#25

Lawet Monument

Historical landmark

Striking sculpture of a giant swallow's nest in a traffic circle, known as a symbol of the city.

4.70 (2.3K reviews)
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#32

Candi Brahu

Historical landmark

Imposing Buddhist temple built of red brick, restored in the 1990s & surrounded by peaceful gardens.

4.70 (904 reviews)
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#37

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

4.60 (122.1K reviews)
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#38

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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#40

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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#41

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

4.60 (22.2K reviews)
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#44

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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#45

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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#46

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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#47

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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#48

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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#50

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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