Mendut Temple

 Mendut Temple

For tourists interested in historical places, Mendut also a place of historic interest. Temple charm Mendut we can see from a distance that is shaped like a cube whose upper part is not intact. The upper part of this temple had collapsed and was not repaired. Some parts of the temple had also collapsed and undergoing refurbishment. Basic Mendut now made of brick is then coated with the original stone as you can see a visitor today.

Mendut a Buddhist temple that is situated not far from Borobudur approximately three kilometers. When compared with the Borobudur temple, the temple is proved to have an older age despite having a much smaller size. This temple is now a

tourist attraction in the district of Magelang.

Mendut called auspicious temple, because many couples who have not been blessed with children begging to the Goddess of Fertility. Mendut is located in the village of Mendut, Mungkid, Central Java. Which is located 2 KM southeast of Magelang district capital, and 3 KM eastward from Borobudur Temple, as well as 1.5 KM to the north of Pawon. So Mendut adjacent to Pawon and Borobudur.

History Mendut Magelang, founded in 824 AD by King Indra during the reign of the Sailendra dynasty. This temple belongs to the three series of temples in the area Mungkid starting from Borobudur Temple, Pawon, and last Mendut. There are stories etched deep into a temple reliefs in the past.

The visitors can enter the door Mendut located in the northwest. This temple has a forty-eight stupa at the peak of the upper and unique reliefs intermittent in which describe various kinds of celestial beings. Entering the temple then you can see a fairly large altar and three statues of Buddha. Unfortunately, visitors are prohibited to touch the statue due to built an iron fence around it, but you still may perpetuate these statues with the camera. The temple is surrounded by a garden that is quite extensive and iron fence. Lots of shady trees around that can be used as a shelter. In addition, Mendut also easy to find because it is located just next to the road and there is a clear sign. These include the size of a small temple because of the high course is only 26.4 meters.

Attractions near Mendut try to get around you will find a Buddhist temple that is located not too far away. Actually, this temple was originally a convent belonging to Catholics and in 1950 the monastery land was sold to the people. Then people sell this land back to the foundation of Buddha and built this temple. When finished touring the temples do not immediately go home first. Please stop by the food stalls Area Mendut on the road and sample cuisine unique Magelang, Central Java.

Rates Admission Mendut :

Domestic tourists: Rp. 1,800

Foreign tourists: Rp. 3,300