Merak temple, the little magnificent hidden gem in Klaten

 Written by Danies Alya N.

Are you looking for a relaxing place to refresh your mind? Are you tired of living in a city full of hustle and bustle of buildings and vehicles and you need a relaxing village atmosphere as well? Merak Temple provides all your needs.

 

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Klaten is a city bordering Yogyakarta and Solo which has a variety of fascinating tourist attractions to be visited by domestic and foreign tourists. This city has several spots that present the beauty of the temple. Most people may be familiar with Prambanan Temple and Plaosan Temple in Klaten. However, this time, Merak Temple, this unique hidden temple will be the main topic in this discussion. Merak Temple is one of the historical tourist attractions that are still merely exotic and fascinating to explore. Even though this temple is small, but it offers architectural beauty that can be compared with other temples in Klaten, such as Plaosan Temple. You will miss a hidden gem if you come to Klaten but you do not visit Merak Temple.

Merak Temple is located in the northwest, not far from the center of Klaten city, precisely in Hamlet I, Karangnongko, Klaten Regency, Central Java. This temple is located in the middle of a residential area which adds a unique point. You can directly interact with the villagers of Karangnongko, talk about the Merak Temple, and feel the hospitality of the local people. Traveling is not just taking pictures of fun, but you also get an experience that you have never felt before. You can feel it here. With the shade of the trees around the Merak Temple and the hospitality of the residents, it will add to the satisfaction of tourists. The distance from the city center to Merak Temple is relatively short. You will spend about 15 minutes getting to the tourist location accompanied by green rice fields along the way.

The fee charged to enter the Merak Temple is 0 rupiah or it is free entry. You only need to pay for parking fee, 2,000 rupiahs for a motorbike, and 5,000 rupiahs for a car. By spending less than 10,000 rupiahs only on parking fees, you will be able to enjoy the Merak Temple area and the facilities provided. The architecture of the Merak Temple is beautifully engraved and fits perfectly with the shady trees around it. Moreover, your eyes will be spoiled by the statues in Merak Temple, which are the Yoni statue, the Durga statue, and the Ganesha statue. You can take the best photo spots that you can upload on social media. For Muslim tourists, they don't have to worry about finding a place to worship because there is already a prayer room at Merak Temple.

Merak Temple is suitable for those of you who like temple tours. It deserves to be compared with their beauty and comfort. Besides being able to enjoy the beauty, atmosphere, and aesthetics of this temple, you can also gain some knowledge about one of the historical places that need to be preserved in Indonesia, especially local tourism which is still rarely known by the public.