Magelang district, Central Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Muntilan

Muntilan is a town in Magelang district, Central Java, Indonesia, home to about 44,859 people. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 38 mosques & dargahs, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 museums and 33 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Candi Sangharaja, Mendut Monastery (9 km), Pawon Temple (11 km) and Karmawibhangga Museum (13 km).

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Muntilan, Central Java
Muntilan, Magelang district, Central Java, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Muntilan at a glance

Location
Magelang district, Central Java, Indonesia
Population
about 44,859
Coordinates
7.5811° S, 110.2928° E
Places within 50 km
192 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums
Nearest city
Lovina, 657 km

Top places to visit near Muntilan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Muntilan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Muntilan

42 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Muntilan. The closest is Masjid Baiturohim (2 km); the best-known is Pondok Pesantren Bi Ba’a Fadlrah (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Muntilan

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Muntilan. The closest is Gunung Pring (3 km); the best-known is Plawangan Hill (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Muntilan

37 museums within 100 km of Muntilan. The closest is Muntilan Mission Museum (1 km); the best-known is Karmawibhangga Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Muntilan

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Muntilan. The closest is Candi Ngawen (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Muntilan

19 churches within 100 km of Muntilan. The closest is Giant Chicken Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Muntilan

17 temples within 100 km of Muntilan. The closest is Mendut Temple (9 km); the best-known is Pawon Temple (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Muntilan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Muntilan
  2. 9 km Candi Sangharaja, Mendut Monastery · monastery, Kulonprogo
  3. 1 km Pawon Temple · temple, Magelang
  4. 2 km Borobudur Temple · temple, Kulonprogo
  5. 1 km Samudra Raksa Museum · museum, Kulonprogo
  6. 1 km Karmawibhangga Museum · museum, Kulonprogo
  7. 13 km Back to Muntilan

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Within 15 km of Muntilan

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Muntilan by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs3842Masjid Baiturohim (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints3940Gunung Pring (3 km)
Museums2637Muntilan Mission Museum (1 km)
Forts & heritage3337Candi Ngawen (4 km)
Churches1719Giant Chicken Church (16 km)
Temples1517Mendut Temple (9 km)
Buddhist sites56Candi Sangharaja, Mendut Monastery (9 km)
Beaches & coast06Trisik Beach (56 km)
Caves45Gunung Puguhan (4 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Embung (19 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens44Suraloka Interactive Zoo (18 km)
Other attractions33Candi Gebang (29 km)
Waterfalls33Air Terjun Sidoharjo (18 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Java (64 km)

Muntilan: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Muntilan?

Candi Sangharaja, Mendut Monastery (monastery, about 9 km), Pawon Temple (temple, about 11 km), Karmawibhangga Museum (museum, about 13 km), Samudra Raksa Museum (museum, about 13 km), Borobudur Temple (temple, about 13 km), Giant Chicken Church (church, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Muntilan?

192 places on Spotwander: 38 mosques & dargahs, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 museums, 33 forts & heritage, 17 churches.

Which is the nearest dargah to Muntilan?

Masjid Baiturohim, about 2 km by road; Mesjid Raden Jalalain (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Muntilan?

Gunung Pring, about 3 km by road; Gunung Gondo (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Muntilan?

Muntilan Mission Museum, about 1 km by road; H. Widayat Museum (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Muntilan?

Start in Muntilan, visit Candi Sangharaja, Mendut Monastery, then Pawon Temple, then Borobudur Temple, then Samudra Raksa Museum, then Karmawibhangga Museum, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Muntilan?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

How far is Muntilan from Lovina?

About 657 km by road (525 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Muntilan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Muntilan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.