Prambanan Temple Prambanan is the second largest temple after the Borobudur temple.

This temple is located about 20km to the east of the city of Yogyakarta. Prambanan temple is the stone building is magnificent, the main building of this temple is surrounded by other temples are said to number in the hundreds. This magnificent Shivaite temple that get its name from the village where it is located. Locally known as the Loro Jonggrang Temple, the temple also usually called as "Slender Virgin",because its the biggest and the most beautiful Hindu temple in Indonesia. It is believed to have been built by King Balitung Maha Sambu in the middle of the 9th century. Theres a Ramayana story on the curving of Prambanan temple. Prambanan temple also the first open theatre in Indonesia that usually held on the southern side of the temple. During full moon evenings from May to October, the Ramayana ballet is performed here. The temple lies among green fields and villages. It has eight shrines,which the three main are dedicated to Shiva, Visnhu and [Link] main temple of Shiva rises to a height of 130 feet and houses the magnificant statue of Shiva's consort or usually called Durga. Sultan Palace Jogja palace or Sultan palace named keraton is the residence of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono as well as the governor of the King, this is what makes Yogyakarta as the special region in Indonesia. Royal palace itself is a large complex, Taman Sari also the part of keraton. The palace court with its grand and elegant Javanese architecture lies in the centre of the city. It was founded 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. The palace streches out from north to south. The front yard is called Alun-alun Utara (the North Square), and the back yard is called Alun-alun Selatan (the South Square). The palace meeting hall is called the Pagelaran, where formal meetings of palace officials are held, while the "Manguntur Tangkil" hall is the place where the Sultan is seated. The palace visitors can enjoy the
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atmosphere of the kraton in formertimes by visiting the lifesize diorama of wedding ceremonies on the palace meeting, performed by puppets which are intentionally arranged to create such an atmosphere and set of javanese musical instruments and antiques have made the palace of Yogyakarta. Not only that, we can see a lot of things that usually used by the Abdi Dalem to hold the traditional ceremony of Yogyakarta. Kotagedhe This city is about five kilometres southeast of Yogyakarta. In this old town with its walled-in houses, there are graves of the first king of Mataram are still to be found. Not only that, Kotagedhe has become famous for being the centre of the Yogyakarta silverwork industry. There are a lot of workshop from the villager that can be wathced the process of making the silverwork that transform the silver into beautiful works of art and usually called Yogya silver. Beringharjo Market Beringharjo market is one of the biggest and the most famous market in Yogyakarta, its located in the center of Yogyakarta city. Beringharjo market is a traditional market. You can buy everything you need here with the cheap price if you can bargaining with the merchant. Almost people of Yogyakarta trade their things here. Everyday, this market is very busy and never quiet. Therere also a lot of foreign visitors who come and see or buy somethings here. Sonobudoyo Museum This museum is founded in November 1935 and designed by the Dutch architect named Kersten. This museum is built in traditional Javanese architecture. The museum is located on the northern side of the city's main square in front of the Sultan's Palace. It exhibits weapons like keris, leather and wooden puppets of wayang theatre, masks, statues, textiles and old Javanese gamelan instruments. You can see and learn about the culture of Yogyakarta here.

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Parangtritis Beach Parangtritis beach is one of the famous beach in Yogyakarta, you can get there forabout 27 kilometres to the south of Yogyakarta on the Indian Ocean. You can also see the big waves of this beach. According to Javanese mythology, the Goddess of the South Sea, Nyai Roro Kidul or Ratu Kidul, was married to Panembahan Senopati or the first Hamengku Buwana who founded the Mataram Kingdom. Since that time, every year the sultans of Yogyakarta have made special offerings, or javanese called sesajen to her in a beachside ceremony and usually called labuhan ceremony. Water Castle This water castle or usually called as Taman Sari was built in 1758 by the first Sultan or Hamengku Buwono I. The water Castle is located in the older part of the city within walking distance from the Bird Market (in the past called Ngasem). Theres also number of batik work shops line the avenue leading to the pleasure garden's entrance. Taman Sari is also located in the West of the kraton, part of this pleasure garden and castle is at present no more than an intriguing collection of ruins, pools, arches and underground passages enclosed by massive walls. In the past, this place was used by Sultan to the hidden place to create the strategy for deveating the enemy. But now, Taman Sari is used as the tourism place inYogyakarta. Yogya Kembali Monument Theres a monument on the Yogyakarta's northern ringroad called Yogya Kembali Monument. This monument established to commemorate the refunctioning of Yogyakarta as the capital of the Republic of Indonesia on the 6th of July 1949. The 31 meters high monument symbolizing a mountain of heaven lies on an axis running from the Sultan's Palace, to the north through the Tugu Yogya Kembali monument to the Merapi mountain top. The monument has three floors. The first floor holds a museum, a library, an
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auditorium and cafetaria. On the second floor are 10 dioramas depicting the high lights of Yogyakarta's struggle to recapture its capital from the occupation of the Dutchman Armed Forces. On the balustrade are 40 reliefs depicting the history of the Indonesian people's struggle for independence starting from the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia on 17th of August 1945 until the internationally recognition of the newborn Republic on December 1949. Sari Temple This Buddhist temple is located about 600 m. northeast of the Kalasan temple on the north side of the main road between Yogyakarta and Solo. It is a slender and beautiful temple consisting of two floors. The upper floor was used to keep the religious relics. This temple was formerly a Buddhist sanctuary (Vihara) where the Buddhist priests used to live, meditate and teach their followers. The wall of the temple was also protected with vajralepa, a yellowish material made from the sap of a certain tree. The vajralepa functioned as an adhesive and as protection against moss and mildew, while at the same time it refined the carvings. Kaliurang This resort on the slopes of Mt. Merapi, 24 km north of Yogyakarto is surrounded by an enchanting countryside. The air in Kaliurang is very fresh and The "Telogo Muncar" waterfall and swimming pool make this resort a very pleasant recreation place. A lot of bungalows are available for rent.

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