Ratu Boko Temple, a 9th-century Hindu-Buddhist archaeological site, offers panoramic views of Borobudur and Prambanan temples, and is known for its unique architecture and mysterious history.
Currency
IDR (Rp)
Best time to visit
April to September
Languages
Indonesian · Javanese
Coordinates
-7.922°, 110.378°
Key facts
1The temple's name translates to 'The Palace of Boko', a Javanese queen
2It is believed to have been a royal palace rather than a temple
3The temple complex covers an area of about 16 hectares
Timeline
824: Construction of the temple begins under the reign of King Rakai Panangkaran
850: Temple is completed
1578: First European record of the temple by Dutch explorer Cornelis de Houtman
