Gebang Temple — Attraction in Wedomartani

One of the best places to visit if you taking interest in this kind of thing.

Ticket: Free (If you just alone or with small group). I mean the security said that if you have no event (like school trip) it is free. Otherwise it is Rp: 5K for local and Rp: 10K for foreigner

There is small toilets in the south east corner of the area.

Recommend to visit this temple around 6 PM so you will catch its vibe and the weather not so hot to visit.

Short Story

Gebang (Indonesian: Candi Gebang) is an 8th-century Hindu temple located on the outskirts of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The temple is located at Gebang hamlet, Wedomartani village, Ngemplak, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The temple was built during the Medang Kingdom.

There is no assuring historical backgrounds or inscription records concerning the temple. However the high proportional of the temple feet indicate that the temple was built in old period of Medang Mataram kingdom,...

Gebang Temple is a small but significant Hindu temple located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Believed to have been built in the 8th or 9th century during the early Mataram Kingdom period, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Unlike the grander temples in the region, Gebang stands out for its simplicity and well-preserved condition. The temple features a single main structure with minimal ornamentation, showcasing the early phase of Central Javanese temple architecture. Hidden within a quiet neighborhood, it offers a peaceful atmosphere and a glimpse into ancient Javanese...

Candi ini sangat menarik untuk di kunjungi keluarga anda karena masih sangat Asri dan berada di sekitar oemukiman penduduk dan pesawahan, tanpa terganggu dengan hiruk pikuk bisnis penjualan macam macam yang membuat kesan jauh dari pemandangan yang tak beraturan.

Masih banyak misteri tentang Candi ini karena memang tidak massive untuk di pugar. sehingga keasliannya masih terjaga.

Candi Gebang diambil dari Nama Pohon Gebang yang memang dahulu tumbuh di sekitarnya dimana Daunnya dipakai sebagai sarana menulis sebelum adanya Kertas . sehingga ini merupakan bukti bahwa peradaban tinggi dalam sastra dan tulis sudah ada sebelum adanya teknologi kertas.

Namun sangat di sayangkan pohon Gebang sudah tidak ditemukan lagi karena sesuai perkembangan jaman saat kertas sudah populer maka penduduk setempat menggantinya dengan pohon sukun yang saat itu merupakan pilihan hasil bumi yang bermanfaat...