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Gereja Ayam (Chicken Church): Yogyakarta's Magical, Inclusive Marvel! 🕊️⛪

#summervacay In Yogyakarta, there's a truly unique and magical marvel with no religious barriers that you absolutely must visit! And for the record, it's NOT a chicken church – it's clearly a GIANT PIGEON! 😉 A Dream-Inspired Sanctuary This extraordinary structure is one of the world's few religious buildings open to all faiths, purely dedicated to peace and prayer. Its very existence stems from a dream! The mastermind behind it is a devout yet somewhat eccentric local Christian named Daniel Alamsjah. In 1988, Daniel had a divine dream: a large white pigeon landed on a mountaintop, and a voice commanded him to build a house of prayer for people of all beliefs across the world. Dream became action! Daniel poured his entire fortune into this project, delving deep into the remote jungle to single-handedly construct the "Pigeon Prayer House." After ten years of immense effort and sacrifice, he ran out of money, forcing the project into abandonment. Unexpectedly, the unfinished dome, which strikingly resembles a "giant chicken comb," caused the "ruin" to explode in popularity! Your Visit Details Entrance Fee: 25,000 Indonesian Rupiah per person (approximately ¥12). English Explanation: A 30-minute English explanation is provided. Snack Voucher: Your ticket also includes a voucher for a small snack! This place is a testament to faith, perseverance, and the unexpected twists of fate. Don't miss this truly unique and captivating site in Yogyakarta! #gerejaayam #chickenchurch #pigeonchurch #yogyakarta #indonesia #uniquearchitecture #religiousharmony #hiddengem
Posted: Jul 17, 2025
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