Not far from Borobudur, there's a "Chicken Church." It got that name because the building is shaped like a chicken. Well, more precisely, that's what most visitors see it as, but the architect and builder of the project insists it's actually a dove.

According to legend, about 40 years ago, Daniel Alamsha was commanded by God in a dream to build this temple. Pretty much like that Swiss guy with the spaceport in Argentina. Why don't I ever get dreams like that?

The project was built slowly and was basically abandoned for nearly 20 years due to lack of funding. A decade ago, they made a documentary about it, and somehow money appeared. Today it's all completed and looks pretty decent. There are always some volunteers on duty, and they charge a small admission fee. You can even climb up to the top.

Although Daniel himself is Christian, the temple is open to people of all faiths. On the first floor, there are separate rooms so worshippers don't get in each other's way. That's how they live.

PS. Among other unusual places of worship around there, there's also a nearby mosque styled like Saint Basil's Cathedral. The interior is nothing special, but you definitely don't expect that kind of cosplay on the outside.