Gedong Songo is the name of a complex of buildings of cultural heritage Hindu temple

 Temple Gedong Songo

Gedong Songo is the name of a complex of buildings of cultural heritage Hindu temple located in the Village Temple Semarang regency, Central Java, Indonesia precisely in the slopes of Mount Ungaran. In this temple complex there are nine temples.

This temple was discovered by the Raffles in 1804 and is a Hindu cultural heritage from the time of Wangsa Syailendra 9th century (927 years BC).

This temple has a resemblance to the Dieng temple complex in Wonosobo. The temple is situated at an altitude of about 1,200 m above sea level so the air temperature is cold here (ranging between 19-27 ° C)

Location 9 temples scattered on the slopes of Mount Ungaran has beautiful natural scenery. In some locations there are also a neat pine forest and springs that contain sulfur.

Temple Gedong Songo 1977

The word means the buildings and songo Gedong means that roughly means nine of nine temples. The temple is located in Mount Ungaran with altitude 1200 - 1800 meters above sea level is indeed very unique. Initially called Gedong Pitoe since first discovered by Rafles only consists of seven buildings of the temple. But later found two more temples in the state although not intact. The temples are made of andesite stone has been refurbished by the Department of Antiquities, the temple I & II, restored in 1928 - 1929, while the Temple III, IV, V refurbished in 1977 to 1983.

To achieve this temple are very easy, either use public transport, private transport, type of sedan car or minibus type. The temple is located in the village temple Ambarawa district is located only 39 km from the city of Semarang, or just 20 minutes away by motor vehicle in the speed of 70 km / hr. Practically from Semarang to this place relatively smoothly because the roads are wide and smooth and pass through several red lights only.

Shortly after arriving in the area Bandungan, then turn left and follow the road until Bandungan Market. Arriving at the Market Bandungan take the left approximately 7 km we arrived in Songo Gedong. After passing through this market, we must be careful because the road is only fit for two cars with a rise and a sharp bend. Even in some streets there kimiringan reaching 45-50 degrees. Therefore, if your car is not healthy in the circumstances do not try to bring their own vehicle to the location of Gedong Songo.

Entering the temple area is starting to feel the cool air with a typical mountain breeze lilting. Shelter large enough to contain dozens of cars, as well as the entrance of the temple that only a few yards from the parking area make it easier for tourists to reach this location. With only pay entrance fee of Rp. 2,000, - we can enter into and around the temple site heart's content.