The temples near SIDOARJO :

Pari, Sumur, Pamotan, Gunung Gangsir, Bangkal.

 

Candi Pari :

This temple is situated in the village of Candipari, to 10 km north of Gempol.

c. Pari

 

 

It is a solid mass building, made of brick and quite well preserved.

 

 

c. Pari

 

 

The access to the cella makes possible to admire the beautiful corbelled roof. A date, equivalent of 1371, is engraved on the pediment of the door. 

 

 

Candi Sumur :

Le Candi Sumur is situated 100 m of Candi Pari.

c. Sumur

 

 

 

 

It is building out of bricks of which only half of it remains today, but whose staircase makes possible to reach the cella, which is characterized by a well (sumur) of approximately a meter on both side located in one of the angles.

 

 

Candi Pamotan :

This site is towards Porong, a few kilometers north of Gempol.

c. Pamotan

 

 

One can see there the remainders of two small buildings, one being well preserved and the other at half ruined.

 

 

Candi Gunung Gangsir :

This temple is located in the homonymous village, close to Banggil, in the east of Gempol.

c. Gunung Gangsir

 

 

 

 

It is a beautiful building, very pyramidal, dated from the end of 14th century.

 

 

 

c. Gunung Gangsir

 

One can see several terracota decorations there, representing offering pots and goddesses holding lotus flowers.


 

Candi Bangkal :

One finds this temple close to the road, in the north of Ngoro, in the direction of Mojosari.

c. Bangkal

 

 

It is a brick building, typical Singosari style, posed on a broad terrace, and in a rather beautiful state of conservation..

 
 
 
 

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