Sambisari

Sambisari is a 9th-century Hindu temple located at Sambisari hamlet, Purwomartani, Kalasan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The temple was buried about five metres underground.

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Type: Locality
Description: Hindu temple in Indonesia
Also known as: “Sambisari Temple”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kalasan and Adisutjipto International Airport.

Kalasan

Protected area

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Kalasan, also known as Candi Kalibening, is an 8th-century Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia. It is located 13 kilometers east of Yogyakarta on the way to Prambanan temple, on the south side of Jalan Solo main road between Yogyakarta and Surakarta. Kalasan is situated 3 km east of Sambisari.

Adisutjipto International Airport

Aerodrome

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Adisutjipto Airport or Adisucipto Airport is a minor domestic airport serving the Yogyakarta area on the island of Java, Indonesia. It was formerly the principal international airport serving this area. Adisutjipto International Airport is situated 4 km south of Sambisari.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maguwoharjo and Prambanan.

Maguwoharjo

Village

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Maguwoharjo is a village, which is situated 3 km southwest of Sambisari.

Prambanan

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Prambanan is a complex of massive ancient Hindu temples in Central Java, Indonesia. It was built by the Mataram Kingdom, rulers of central Java and defeaters of the Sailendra Dynasty.