Yogyakarta, February 11, 2026 – Participants of The 4th Summer Course on Indonesia’s Tropical Landscape, themed Cultural Landscape, conducted a cultural heritage visit to Prambanan Temple on Wednesday (11/2) as part of the seventh day of the ten-day academic program.

At Prambanan Temple, participants explored the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century during the Mataram Kingdom period. The visit introduced participants to the historical and architectural significance of the temple complex, including the three main temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, as well as the surrounding temples that symbolize the Hindu cosmology of Mount Meru. Participants also learned about the detailed stone reliefs depicting scenes from the Ramayana epic, along with statues of Hindu deities that reflect the spiritual and cultural values of the ancient Javanese civilization.

The visit provided insight into the relationship between sacred architecture, religious belief, and landscape setting. The spatial arrangement of the temple complex demonstrated how cultural and spiritual meanings are embedded within the surrounding environment, making Prambanan an important example of a cultural landscape shaped by history and belief systems.

Following the temple visit, the group began their return journey to Bogor. During the trip, participants stopped for lunch at Wedang Kopi Prambanan, a local culinary destination located near the Prambanan area. The restaurant is known for its traditional Javanese atmosphere and serves various local dishes and beverages, offering participants a short rest while experiencing regional cuisine.

In the evening, the group made another stop at a rest area in Brebes, a former sugar factory area that has been revitalized into a public rest facility. Dinner was held at Simpang Raya Padang Restaurant, where participants enjoyed West Sumatran cuisine before continuing the journey back to Bogor.

According to the organizing committee, the visit to Prambanan Temple and the return journey activities were designed to connect historical learning with contemporary travel experience. The combination of heritage exploration, local culinary stops, and long-distance travel also strengthened interaction and cooperation among participants.

This activity is part of the ten-day program of The 4th Summer Course on Indonesia’s Tropical Landscape, which aims to enhance participants’ academic understanding of Indonesia’s tropical landscapes and the application of the cultural landscape concept through direct field experience.