Map of Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is one of province in Indonesia located in the center of Java Island. It is famous with the unique culture and the historical omission that is one of the culture heritance. The miracle of Borobudur temple is just near by from Yogyakarta town with other popular Hindu Temples is residing in this area. It this site, we provide map of Yogyakarta that is located in central of Java Island.

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Map of Prambanan Yogyakarta

It is one of the amazing of the Java's old Hindu Heritage Temple that is one of best tourist destinations in central java. The temple building is very amazing with the high of 47 meters standing on the flat land. In this site, it is available the map of Prambanan Temple which guides you to reach this temple from Yogyakarta Town.

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Map of Sultan Palace Yogyakarta

The Yogyakarta King stay along with their family and assistants. It palace is well known as Kraton Yogyakarta that is built by Hamengkubuwono I in year of 1756. it palace is strategically located in the center of Yogyakarta town with various of old place building with each function. In this site, we provide a map of Sultan Palace in Yogyakarta that will guide you to reach this palace.

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Map of Kotagede

The local people create the handicraft of silver that are made manually and presenting it in the shops along the road to the Agung Mosque. The skill of silver handicraft making is descended from generation to generation that is started from the king order. It is available Kotagede Map which guides you to reach the place from Yogyakarta town.

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Borobudur temple

Go to Borobudur temple to see a breathtaking and exotic view of sunrise. While taking a deep breath of fresh air, you will admire the beautiful panorama of ‘thousand hills' and then learn the Buddha philosophy by exploring the relief of Borobudur temple. After exploring the temple, we will back to hotel for breakfast. After checking out from hotel, the tour is continued to Mendut and Plaosan temple nearby. The lunch will be served at local restaurant afterward drives to Solo via Selo – Boyolali. The journey will pass through Mt. Merapi and Mt. Merbabu valley with full of magical view. You can make some stops during the way until arrival at Solo town and it is continued check in at LOR IN SOLO.

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Situated of Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is situated at the foot of a 2,914 meter-high active volcano appropriately called Fire Mountain or Merapi and is the seat of the once mighty Javanese empire of Mataram, Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat.
The city of about four million people came into being in 1755, when a land dispute split the power of Mataram into the Sultanates of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo).
The Sultan’s Palace or Kraton of Yogyakarta was built by Sultan Hamengku Buwono I at this time and he used it as a focus to build the most powerful Javanese state since the 17th century.
"The Sultan’s Palace is still the hub of Yogyakarta’s traditional life and despite the advance of 20th century modernity, it still radiates the spirit of refinement which has been the hallmark of its art for centuries," according to a website on Yogyakarta.
The palace court with its grand and elegant Javanese architecture lies in the center of the city. It was founded by Prince Mangkubumi in 1755. The prince was then called Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I. He chose the right location of the compound between the Winongo River and the Code River.

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Yogyakarta Culture

Yogya or Jogja with its history and Javanese Culture have been a source of inspiration to many artists through the centuries. The proximity of the world famous heritage listed temples of Borobudur and Prambanan, as well as numerous other temples dating back to the 10th century, has brought thousands of visitors to the city.
The active Merapi Mountain and popular beaches in the southern area can be reached in just over an hour and make a good one-day excursion. Not to forget Malioboro Street, a shopping paradise for local handicrafts, close to the Sultan's Palace, the Keraton. The ancient city of Kota Gede is also an interesting place to visit, with its original Javanese Buildings and houses.
Population
The main religion of the people of Yogyakarta is Islam, which arrived in Java during the 15th century. Despite of Islam as the main religion, the people of Yogyakarta still have strong spiritual roots of Javanese Culture. Islam in Yogyakarta is a unique blend of Islam and ancient Javanese religion. Traditional ceremonies with offerings and processions still take part in everyday life of the people. Glorious processions of Keraton Soldiers and Abdi Dalem can be seen on Islamic Holidays, especially on 1 Suro (Javanese New Year).

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Yogyakarta has more than just culture

Yogyakarta has more than just culture though. It is a very lively city and a shopper's delight. The main road, Malioboro Street, is always crowded and famous for its night street food-culture and street vendors. Many tourist shops and cheap hotels are concentrated along this street or in the adjoining tourist area such Sosrowijayan Street.
The key attraction of Yogyakarta is 'Kraton' (the Sultan's Palace). The Sultan's palace is the centre of Yogya's traditional life and despite the advance of modernity; it still emanates the spirit of refinement, which has been the hallmark of Yogya's art for centuries. This vast complex of decaying buildings was built in the 18th century, and is actually a walled city within the city with luxurious pavilions and in which the current Sultan still resides. Yogyakarta is also the only major city, which still has traditional 'Becak' (rickshaw-style) transport.
Geographically
Yogyakarta Special Region is geographically located almost equidistant from Indonesia's two most important international gateways, about 600 km from Jakarta and 1000 km from Bali. Yogyakarta also has excellent transport connections by bus, train or plane to the rest of Java, Sumatra, Bali and Lombok. Yogyakarta's Adisucipto Airport is in the process of changing its status in order to receive not only domestics' flights from Bali and Jakarta, but also direct charter and scheduled flights from other countries.

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