Candi Banyunibo

Candi Banyunibo is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple located in Cepit Hamlet, Bokoharjo, Prambanan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Set in a narrow valley surrounded by rice fields southeast of the Ratu Boko plateau, it is notable for its curved roof and well-preserved main shrine. Built during the Medang Kingdom period, it was discovered in 1940 and subsequently restored, representing classic Central Javanese Buddhist architecture.

Visitors can expect a small, tranquil temple compound in a rural valley setting surrounded by rice fields and low hills. The site consists of a single main temple facing west with a distinctive curved roof, plus the foundations of six smaller perwara temples and a stupa base. Visitors can walk around the temple exterior, view stone reliefs and niches, read information boards, and explore the open yard. The atmosphere is quiet and less crowded than nearby Prambanan.

Candi Banyunibo is a Mahayana Buddhist temple dated to the 9th century during the Medang (Mataram Kuno) period in Central Java. It was first discovered in a collapsed condition in 1940 and archaeological restoration was carried out in stages. The temple demonstrates the Buddhist architectural tradition contemporary with nearby Sojiwan and Prambanan complexes.

The temple represents Mahayana Buddhist heritage in the Prambanan plain and is part of the cluster of Buddhist and Hindu temples illustrating religious harmony during the Medang era. It is maintained as a cultural heritage site and visited for education, cultural tourism, and appreciation of classical Javanese stone architecture.