Gereja Ayam
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A unique prayer house shaped like a chicken (originally a dove) in the Indonesian forest, now a popular tourist attraction.

πŸ“œ Prayer house shaped like a chicken (originally meant to be a dove) in Magelang, Indonesia, locally known as 'Chicken Church'.
πŸ” Built by Daniel Alamsjah after a holy vision in 1989.

Why Go

πŸ” Unique bird-shaped architecture
🎨 Vibrant murals of local mythology and history
β˜• Small cafe with traditional treats
🏞️ Amazing 360-degree views from the bird's head
πŸ™ Historically a non-denominational prayer house

Why Avoid

🚧 Originally abandoned for years due to high costs and faced local disagreement during construction.

Cost

πŸ’° Small entry fee, approximately 1 USD.

Hours

πŸ•’ Open daily.

Tips

πŸ—ΊοΈ Often part of Borobudur Temple tours.
πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking Free roadside parking available.

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