Built around the same time as the Prambanan temple group, the Plaosan temples also combine both Hindu and Buddhist religious symbols and carvings. Plaosan Lor (Plaosan North) comprises two restored, identical main temples, surrounded by some 126 small shrines and solid stupas, most of which are now just a jumble of stone. Two giant dwarapala (temple guardian statues) stand at the front of each main temple, notable for their unusual three-part design.
These two-storey, three-room structures house impressive stone Bodhisattvas and are decorated with intricately carved kala (dragon) heads above the many windows.
Plaosan Kidul (Plaosan South) has more stupas and the remnants of a temple, but little renovation work has been done.
This northeastern group of temples is 3km from the Prambanan complex. It can be reached on foot by taking the road north from the main gate, going past Candi Sewu and then walking east for about 1km.
