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Borobudur Temple, who doesn't know it? 

Well, in case you haven't heard about this magnificent temple here are the highlights of it!

 

Borobudur is a 7th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple. The temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circulars, topped by a central dome. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. 

 

The temple was built as a place for glorifying Buddha and a pilgrimage spot to guide mankind from worldly desires into enlightenment and wisdom according to Buddha. This monument was discovered by the British in 1814 under Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles, it was until 1835 that the entire area of the temple has been cleared.

 

 

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 Prambanan Temple, the biggest Hindu temple in Indonesia as well as one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. Built-in the ninth century, Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. With three main temples for the Trimurti; Shiva the destroyer of the universe, Vishnu the keeper of the universe, and Brahma the creator of the universe. 

 

Back in the glory days of the old Mataram Kingdom, Prambanan is used as a Candi Agung for various royal and religious ceremonies.

In this temple area, you can also enjoy Ramayana Ballet. It is a show that combines dance and drama without dialogue, based on the Ramayana story. 

Ramayana’s story is the journey of Rama in rescuing his wife Sita (usually called Sinta) who was kidnapped by the king of Alenka Kingdom, Rahwana. The Ramayana Prambanan Ballet is usually held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, the performances on the stage are open only in the dry season, in the rainy season the performances are held on an indoor stage Trimurti. 

 

 

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Yogyakarta Sultan Palace, also known as Keraton, was meticulously planned to reflect the Javanese cosmos. The Kraton was built in the center, facing directly north towards the majestic Mount Merapi. Its south side was built facing the Indian Ocean, believed to be the abode of Kanjeng Ratu Loro Kidul, the Queen of the South Seas and the mystical consort of the Sultan.

 

This palace was designed to be more than just a royal residence. It was built to be a focal point of the Sultan’s entire kingdom. Today, the Kraton is a piece of living history and tradition. It continues to be used, both as a home of the Sultan as well as for other important ceremonial and cultural functions of the Yogyakarta court.

 

 

 

Last but not least!

 

Malioboro Street is the most famous street in Yogyakarta. It becomes a city icon situated downtown. It's the busiest business district in the area, the street is alive for 24 hours a day.

 

It is surrounded by many hotels, batik shops, and other local shops, it is best to be explored on foot.

In this street, many tourists are busy sight looking and buying things, and the street is packed with vehicles and Delman.

 

This lively and busy atmosphere makes your experience of visiting Malioboro really enjoyable.

In the colonial era, Malioboro become the center of the Dutch government as a strategy to maintain their domination by building Vredeburg Fort (1790) at the south end of Malioboro Street near to the existing traditional market, followed by the Dutch Club (1822), the Dutch Governor’s Residence (1830), Java Bank and the Post Office

 

 

 

 

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