Archaeological site, Mosque, City Quarter, Cemetery
Kota Gede used to be the capital of the ancient Islamic kingdom of Mataram and as such is a great place to explore the ancient Javanese architecture and its unique layout. Today, Kotagede is known as a silver village, among other things, and many locals will entice you into their silver shops. Where to go in Kotagede? The most interesting place is undoubtedly the Grand Mosque surrounded by the tombs of the Mataram kings. The place, which…
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Bridge, Hiking trail, Waterfall
Head to the foot of Merapi volcano and walk across the Kalikuning hiking bridge, which leads through the valley of the same name with its many man-made water cascades. A short walk of about 1.5 km through a mountain valley with dense forests is a very pleasant diversion to Yogyakarta's bustling city and historical sites. [btn "Book your hotel in Yogyakarta in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/id/yogyakarta.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p…
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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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