Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Yogyakarta Indonesia

Yogyakarta is a city and the capital of Yogyakarta Special Region in Java, Indonesia. It is renowned as a center of education (Kota Pelajar), classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry, and puppet shows. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Tugu Monument. Built by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono VI, the top spire was originally a round sphere which represents the universe. • Benteng Vredeburg. A Dutch fort located in front of Gedung Agung (President's Palace). A example of the Dutch colonial architecture. • Kota Gede. The tomb of Mataram Kingdom's first king, Panembahan Senopati, is also located in this place. Now it is most famous as the ""silver village"". • Imogiri, southwest of town. Graveyard of the Yogyakarta and Surakarta royal families. • Kotabaru.
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Recommended airport
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
Nearby destinations
  • Magelang a 40.72 km
  • Majaksingi a 25.84 km
  • Sleman a 12.77 km