Cave Of Maria Sendang Sono

Sendang sono is a cave Maria which is located at Semagung, Banjaroya, Kalibawang, Kulon Progo, Jogjakarta. This location is also just a dozen kilometres from the temple. To get to this area, can pass alternative streets of Jogjakarta to Magelang. The name Sendang Sono has meaning "the spring" means water, while "sono" is the tree. So Sendang Sono has meaning source spring water under the tree.

Historically, it was used the rest of the monks wanted to Boro. However, since the Priest/Fr. Van Lith baptized 173 residents Kalibawang in this spring water  in 1904, this location was used as a place of Catholic pilgrimage. The arrival of Priest/Fr. Mangunwijoyo brings big changes to better than this Sendang sono. Romo Mangun utilizes the contours of the land without damaging the environment, so Romo Mangun, who is also an architect obtained his Aga Khan Award dress so that nature remain awake.

The cave of Maria Sendang Sono crowded especially during the month of may because this month is the month of Maria. Visitors to the cave of Maria Sendang Sono come from various directions, some local and foreign tourists. If it were to Borobudur Temple, it never hurts to drop into the cave of Maria Sendang Sono.

Prambanan Temple Jogjakarta

Prambanan is the bigest temple complex in Southeast Asia which has many reliefs and statue. This temple areas is located in the Prambanan village . Distance from the center of Yogyakarta itself about 20 miles. In addition to being on the border of Yogyakarta and Central Java, in a strategic location along the highway Jogja Solo.

Area of ​​Prambanan temple was built in 850 AD. Not sure whether Prambanan temple was founded by Rakai Pikatan, the second king of Mataram dynasty I or Balitung called Maha Sambu during the Sanjaya dynasty. The researchers have the opinion that the temple complex was abandoned and become damaged shortly after construction was completed. Another name of Prambanan temple has called Lara Jonggarang is related with the legend of this temple.
The Prambanan temple has a rich culture that produces various kinds of stories such as the story of Rama and Sinta is one of the painted reliefs at Prambanan. Relief is also there with a picture of Garuda mythical bird known to man half-bird. Reportedly maketh Garuda Ibecame the state emblem Indonesia was inspired from this temple. Since 1991, Prambanan temple area set as world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

There are many temples in temple area Peambanan this. For visitors who want to come here, there's Accommodation around the temple area. Start of hotels, restaurants, and souvenir center.

Open to the public at 08.00-17.00 pm
Every full moon night held at 20:00 to 22:00 pm Ramayana

Beautiful of Borobudur Temple

Borobudur temple is located in the village of Borobudur, Magelang. Located 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. Buddhist Temple 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty. The temple walls are filled with carved reliefs in addition to tells about the life journey of the Buddha and his teachings, also record the progress of the Javanese people at that time.

To follow the story line carved on the walls of the temple, visitors must walk clockwise around the temple, go through the east door, with the position of the temple is always there on the right, to arrive in the east and set foot ladder up to the next level up in the top of the temple which shaped stupa. At the top, look in any direction it will show row Menoreh Hills, Mount Sindoro, Sumbing, Mount Merapi, and Merbabu surrounding the temple.

Some alternatives to the Borobodur temple as rental car or motorcycle, use bus to Magelang , and have derived at Borobudur. It could also take the bus from the bus station Jombor Jogjakarta looking majors Borobudur.

Do not miss to witness the Borobudur Sunrise and Sunset from the top of the temple. Every year on the anniversary of the three sacred days of Vesak, the Borobudur Temple was filled by Buddhists from all over the world.

Opening hours Monday - Sunday, at 6:00 to 17:00.

Taman Sari Water Castle

Taman sari is located at west of Jogjakarta sultan palace and still the scope fort palace. The name of Taman Sari interpreted by some people as a beautiful garden and enchanting. Taman Sari is a water castle formerly  used for recreation, rest house and a bastion for the Sultan, His queen and family Kraton Jogjakarta. Seen from around there is a Hallway under the ground, a pond for bathing which is equipped with a place to change clothes. Space room used for dancing, kitchens and kind.

In front of Taman Sari

This historic building began to be established in the mid-eighteenth century. Castle built the reign of Sultan Hamengku Buwono I. The place is also known as the water castle, which until now still looks grandeur. Taman Sari  symbolizes the interface because it indirectly connect the inner and outer sultan with his people. The building has a unique architectural structure because it has a very hard and sturdy without reinforcement.  Not far from the Castle locations are centers of batik and batik painting is the most dominant.

Open Every day
Monday to Sunday 08.00-14.0

Amazing of Jogjakarta Sultan Palace Indonesia

Yogyakarta Sultan Palace is a tourist attraction and historic sites in the area of ​​special jogjakarta. This is a very historic building was the palace of the Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono and his family. The building is classified as very old palace as it stands since the year 1756. very unique The building is that symbolizes the typical of culture of Jogjakarta. 

Kraton Yogyakarta which has a variety of customs and culture into the center of life for the people of Jogjakarta. In Kraton cultural values ​​and manners that contain their own meaning. We can also enjoy the beauty of the architecture of Java in the past that still retains its authenticity. 

There we will see the traditional art jogjakarta amazing. The art presented every day which is located in Ward Manganti. Now the palace is occupied by the King of Jogjakarta Jogja X or Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and his family. Sultan was the governor of the province of Jogjakarta. 

Open
every Day
Monday - Sunday at 8:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Friday 08:00 to 12:00
Useful information contact Kraton Yogyakarta Jl. Rotowijayan 1 Jogjakarta Indonesia

phone  (0274) 373 317