Places of Interest in and around Yogyakarta
Prambanan Temple
Prambanan is a ninth century Hindu temple compound dedicated to Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Follower (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva). Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple from ancient Java. The temple compound is located approximately 18 kilometers east of Yogyakarta on the boundary between Yogyakarta and Central Java province.Ratu Boko Temple
Ratu Boko is an archaeological site known to modern Javanese as Kraton Ratu Boko or Ratu Boko´s Palace. The original name of this site is still unclear, however the local inhabitants named this site after King Boko, the legendary king mentioned in Loro Jonggrang folklore. Ratu Boko is located on a plateau, about three kilometres south of Lara Jonggrang Prambanan temple complex.SilverManufacturing
Silver City also known as Kota Gede used to be a capital city at Mataram Islam Empire. The silver shops are located along the Tegalgendu, Mondorokan and Kemasan street, 7 kilometers southeast of Yogyakarta city. They produce unique silver jewelry such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces, miniatures, and rings. The silver products produced are exceptional in quality and the details and techniques are easily recognized as coming from Kota Gede.Parangtritis Beach
Parangtritis Beach is a beautiful beach with impressive natural phenomena. Parangtritis is a sacred place. Many people come to the beach to meditate. The beach area is famous for the traditional ceremony called Labuhan. It is located about 27 kilometers. from Yogyakarta, Parangtritis may be reached in two ways, through Kretek Village or through Imogiri and Siluk Village.Kasongan
Kasongan Village is the heart of Yogyakarta ceramics manufacturing. Tourists can visit the ceramic galleries that produce special handicrafts on site. On entering the village, you will see shops and outlets that sell ornamental items in traditional street markets. Tourists can order motifs to their liking such as dragons, roses, peacocks, and others. Kasongan is located at Bangunjiwo Village around 4 kilometers north of Bantul, Yogyakarta.Borobudur Temple
Borobudur is a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist monument near Magelang, Central Java. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa. It´s located approximately 40 kilometers northwest of Yogyakarta.Taman Pintar
Taman Pintar Yogyakarta Located in the central city of Yogyakarta, a new tourist attraction featuring rides for children of all ages. Smart Park was built as a vehicle for expression, appreciation and creation in a fun atmosphere. It is an educational tourism place that suits the entire family. Taman Pintar is located south of Malioboro Street, 1 kilometer from the Sultan´s Palace in Yogyakarta.Merapi Volcano Museum
Merapi volcano is one of the world´s most active and dangerous volcanoes. It contains an active lava dome, which regularly produces pyroclastic flows. It has been active for 10,000 years. Merapi Volcano Museum is very useful as it is also used by scientists to monitor and prevent fdisasters. This museum was inaugurated on the 1st of October 2009. Merapi Volcano Museum is located about 27 kilometers north of Yogyakarta.Agro Tourism
Turi Agro Tourism is a 27 hectare area of land that has been developed into the salak pondoh gardens, children´s play ground, fish ponds and swimming pool. The tourism complex is located in Gadung village, Bangunkerto 25 kilometers north of Yogyakarta. Turi Agro Tourism is an alternative place for the family to relax; either fishing or rowing boats on the pond located beside the swimming pool.