TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN YOGYAKARTA
1. Kraton jogja (Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat) is the
primary kraton of the Yogyakarta Sultanate. The complex consists of a number of
low-lying buildings such as audience halls, museums, and the residences of the
sultan and the queen. It is a popular tourist destination.
2. Borobudur temple
has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of
people are eager to visit this building as one of the World Wonder Heritages.
It is not surprising since architecturally and functionally, as the place for
Buddhists to say their prayer, Borobudur is attractive. Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old
Mataram Kingdom, the descendant of Sailendra dynasty. Based on Kayumwungan
inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur was
a place for praying that was completed to be built on 26 May 824, almost one
hundred years from the time the construction was begun. The name of Borobudur,
as some people say, means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while other
says that Borobudur means monastery on the high place.
3. Fort Vredeburg is a fortress built by the Dutch in
Yogyakarta during Colonial times. It is located in front of Gedung Agung, one
of seven presidential palaces in Indonesia and the Sultan Palace called Kraton.
It was built in 1765 to protect the Dutch governor. It is surrounded by a
trench that is still visible. This square-shaped fortress has a watchtower at
each of its four corners. In the past, the Dutch troops patrolled frequently on
its wall. Nowadays, the fortress has become a museum. In some buildings in the
fortress there are dioramas on Indonesian history.
4. Prambanan temple is extraordinarily beautiful building
constructed in the tenth century during the reigns of two kings namely Rakai
Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. Soaring up to 47 meters (5 meters higher than
Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire of
the founder to show Hindu triumph in Java Island. This temple is located 17
kilometers from the city center, among an area that now functions as beautiful
park.
5. Malioboro street lined with stores of batik,
handycraft, and fashion products Jalan Malioboro is a major shopping street in
Yogyakarta, Indonesia; the name is also used more generally for the
neighborhood around the street. It lies north-south axis in the line between
Yogyakarta Kraton and Mount Merapi. This is in itself is significant to many of
the local population, the north south orientation between the palace and the volcano
being of importance.
6. Tugu Jogja is the
most popular landmark of Yogyakarta. This monument is located right in the
center of the crossroad between the Mangkubumi, Soedirman, A.M. Sangaji and
Diponegoro roads. The Tugu Jogja that is almost 3 centuries old has a very deep
meaning and it keeps some history records of Yogyakarta.
7. Baron beach is located in the
Village Kemadang, Tanjungsari District, about 20 km south of the city Wonosari
(40 km from the city of Yogyakarta). Shore who witnessed the meeting between
seawater and freshwater, which is the result of the river that empties into a
corner of the beach baron, as a symbol of two hearts berpadunya although with
different backgrounds. The tourists will appreciate the
beauty of the wind waves deliver tuk making out with sand, so patiently waiting
for her lover. The results of such wealth Baron large shrimp (lobster), fish,
white pomfret, snapper, tuna was ready to pamper guests, whether they are still
fresh and ready to eat. As a Recommendation, here is a menu mainstay snapper
soup.
8. Kukup beach is located in the
Village District Kemadang Tanjungsari Gunungkidul Yogyakarta. With white sand that is the hallmark of the beaches on the
south coast of Java island, beach Kukup
presents a view that is so
beautiful. Coastal breeze
to make the
visitors feel comfortable being here. Sit back
and relax on the rocks enjoying
the rhythm of solid standing
waves that reconciling the heart. On the beach there is
a Kukup rock jutting into the sea separated from the
mainland by a bridge
that unfolds. Hiking path that had been made for access to the reef is increasingly spoiling the visitors.