Buildings in Yogyakarta
3 famous buildings to visit in Yogyakarta
Archaeological site, Mosque, City Quarter, Cemetery
Kota Gede was once the capital of the ancient Islamic kingdom of Mataram and, as such, is a wonderful place to explore ancient Javanese architecture and its unique layout. Today, Kotagede is also known, amongst other things, as the ‘silver village’, and many locals will try to entice you into their silver shops. Where to go in Kotagede? The most interesting place is undoubtedly the Great Mosque, surrounded by the tombs of the Mataram kings. …
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Bridge, Hiking trail, Waterfall
Head to the foot of Mount Merapi and take a stroll across the Kalikuning tourist bridge, which spans the valley of the same name, featuring numerous man-made waterfalls. This short walk of around 1.5 km through a mountainous valley with dense forests is a very pleasant change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Yogyakarta and its historical sights. [btn "Book your hotel in Yogyakarta in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/id/yogyakarta.en…
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Sandy beach, The Cove, Cliff, Lighthouse
Pantai Baron is the place where the endless Indian Ocean meets the jagged coastline of South Java, creating a cozy little cove with a sandy beach and a tourist village. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Yogyakarta" https://www.booking.com/city/id/yogyakarta.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-yogyakarta-pantaibaron] The bay is the most beautiful easily accessible spot on the Yogyakarta coast. What to do in Pantai Baron The diverse and beautiful coastline…
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