Java
The heart of the nation, Java is a complex island of great antiquity: this, after all, is where ancient Java Man stood upright and walked abroad. As such the island, home today to 140 million people and the most populated island on earth, is defined primarily by people.
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Top places to visit in Java
Discover the best attractions in Java from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in IndonesiaBorobudur Temple
- Attraction in IndonesiaPrambanan Temple
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Attraction in IndonesiaKawah Ijen - Attraction in JakartaMasjid Istiqlal
- Attraction in JakartaMuseum Nasional
- Attraction in IndonesiaCandi Sambisari
- Attraction in IndonesiaGunung Merapi
- Attraction in IndonesiaGunung Merapi National Park
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Plan your time among the beautiful scenery and vibrant cities of Java, Indonesia, with our pick of the best places to visit.
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