Temple

For most tourists heading to Yogyakarta, Borobudur Temple is the main destination and often the only reason to visit the city or even the whole of Indonesia. Indeed, Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the world class monuments. Despite many earthquakes, the 9th century Mahayana Buddhist temple is remarkably well preserved, although it has undergone several renovations. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Yogyakarta" https://www…

Temple

Along with Borobudur Temple, one of the most famous sights in all of Indonesia should be your "must-see" when visiting Yogyakarta. Although these are pretty touristy places, we definitely recommend visiting both famous temples. Prambanan is a 9th century Hindu temple and within the grounds you will also find, in addition to the main temple, the smaller temples of Sewu, Bubrah and Lumbung, all accessible on one ticket. [btn "The 10 best hotels…

Palace, Museum

Right in the centre of the city you will find the Sultan's Palace Keraton Yogyakarta, often spelled more like Kraton and with the full official name "Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat". Keraton is the de facto city within the city, behind whose walls you will find human dwellings, a market, shops, a mosque and schools. Some of the people who live within Kraton are employees of the Sultan. [btn "10 best hotels in Yogyakarta" https://www.booking…

Fortress, Museum

Originally a Dutch colonial fortress, Vredeburg has been transformed from a military facility into the Museum of the Struggle for Independence. The fort was built in 1787 and completely rebuilt after the earthquake of 1867. The name translates as "peace fortress "l which refers to the peaceful coexistence of the Dutch colonial power with the local sultan. [btn "Best hotels near Malioboro" https://www.booking.com/city/id/yogyakarta.en.html?aid…

Palace

Gedung Agung is one of the 6 presidential palaces located in Indonesia, and as such serves as the residence of the president when he is in Yogyakarta. As the former capital during the struggle for Indonesian independence, Yogyakarta enjoys a privileged position and the President stays here for several weeks a year. [btn "Best hotels near Malioboro" https://www.booking.com/city/id/yogyakarta.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-yogyakarta-vredeburg] …

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…

Monument

The Tugu Monument is about a 30-40 minute walk from the Kraton Palace along Jalan Malioboro and then Jalan Margo Utomo, which connects to the main street. The Tugu Monument is at its best after dark when it is beautifully lit up. [btn "Book a hotel in Yogyakarta in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/id/yogyakarta.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-yogyakarta-tugu] The monument is one of the icons of the city and is the most important place in…

Temple

If after Borobudur and Prambanan you still don't feel that you've had enough of temples, the Buddhist temple of Candi Plaosan located just a kilometre from Prambanan is certainly worth a visit. Plaosan was built in the 9th century as a symbol of the union of two rival families through a marriage between a prince from the Hindu Sanjayan dynasty and Queen Sri Kahulunnan of the Buddhist Sailendra dynasty. [btn "Show cheapest hotels in Yogyakarta"…

Palace, Lookout, Archaeological site

Just 3.5 kilometres from Prambanan is the ruins of Ratu Boko Palace. Thanks to its hilltop location, you can get spectacular photos of this archaeological monument from here, plus the best sunset views in all of Jogja. [btn "Book a hotel in Yogakarta now" https://www.booking.com/city/id/yogyakarta.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-yogyakarta-ratuboko] The archaeological complex of Ratu Boko contains many remains of buildings, palaces and temples,…

Palace, Castle

Taman Sari Water Castle was the site of the royal gardens and a favourite resting area for the Sultan and his family, who still reside in Keraton, 2 km away. Today, Tamansari is used only by tourists and all its premises are accessible. In our opinion, this is one of the most beautiful places right in Yogyakarta and we definitely recommend including Taman Sari in your plans. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Yogyakarta" https://www.booking.com/city…