Bantul Regency district, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Places to visit near Sewon

Sewon is a town in Bantul Regency district, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, home to about 73,585 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 47 museums, 48 forts & heritage, 27 mosques & dargahs and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Masjid Agung Bantul (4 km), Gua Selarong (6 km) and Museum Sejarah Purbakala Pleret (6 km).

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Sewon at a glance

Location
Bantul Regency district, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Population
about 73,585
Coordinates
7.8764° S, 110.3589° E
Places within 50 km
189 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 644 km

Top places to visit near Sewon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sewon: 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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Museums near Sewon

55 museums within 100 km of Sewon. The closest is Tembi Museum (1 km); the best-known is Museum Tani Jawa Indonesia (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sewon

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sewon. The closest is Gapura Kasongan (5 km); the best-known is Plengkung Nirbaya (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sewon

30 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sewon. The closest is Masjid Al Ikhlas (2 km); the best-known is Masjid Agung Bantul (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sewon

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sewon. The closest is Gunung Sempu (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Temples near Sewon

18 temples within 100 km of Sewon. The closest is Pura Karang Gede (3 km); the best-known is Sambisari Temple (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Sewon

14 churches within 100 km of Sewon. The closest is Saint James Church, Klodran (3 km); the best-known is MusPer (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sewon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sewon
  2. 6 km Gua Selarong · cave, Bantul Regency
  3. 3 km Masjid Agung Bantul · mosque, Bantul Regency
  4. 8 km Museum Tani Jawa Indonesia · museum, Bantul Regency
  5. 3 km Pajimatan Mosque · mosque, Bantul Regency
  6. 8 km Museum Sejarah Purbakala Pleret · mosque or dargah, Bantul Regency
  7. 6 km Back to Sewon

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How to reach Sewon

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Within 15 km of Sewon

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Sewon by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Museums4755Tembi Museum (1 km)
Forts & heritage4852Gapura Kasongan (5 km)
Mosques & dargahs2730Masjid Al Ikhlas (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1519Gunung Sempu (7 km)
Temples1618Pura Karang Gede (3 km)
Churches1314Saint James Church, Klodran (3 km)
Beaches & coast37Parangkusumo Beach (21 km)
Buddhist sites67Vihara Bodhicitta Maitreya (12 km)
Other attractions44Panggung Krapyak (7 km)
Caves33Gua Selarong (6 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens33Gembira Loka Zoo (11 km)
Waterfalls33Pengilon Waterfall (10 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Waduk Sermo (35 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Java (98 km)

Sewon: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Sewon?

Masjid Agung Bantul (mosque, about 4 km), Gua Selarong (cave, about 6 km), Museum Sejarah Purbakala Pleret (mosque or dargah, about 6 km), Museum Tani Jawa Indonesia (museum, about 7 km), Pajimatan Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Masjid Agung Mataram Kotagede (mosque, about 8 km).

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

189 places on Spotwander: 47 museums, 48 forts & heritage, 27 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 temples.

Which is the nearest museum to Sewon?

Tembi Museum, about 1 km by road; Museum Kerajinan Kulit Manding (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Sewon?

Gapura Kasongan, about 5 km by road; Eks Stasiun Palbapang (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Sewon?

Masjid Al Ikhlas, about 2 km by road; Masjid Agung Bantul (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sewon?

Start in Sewon, visit Gua Selarong, then Masjid Agung Bantul, then Museum Tani Jawa Indonesia, then Pajimatan Mosque, then Museum Sejarah Purbakala Pleret, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Sewon?

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

How far is Sewon from Lovina?

About 644 km by road (515 km in a straight line).

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