Attractions in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Borobudur Temple
- Family
- Historic
- Must see
- Kids
- Architecture
- Temple & Monument
Magelang, Indonesia
Borobudur temple is the most magnificent Buddhist monument and the largest stupa complex in the world that is recognized by UNESCO.
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Prambanan Temple
- Historic
- Landmark
- Must see
- Kids
- Architecture
- Temple & Monument
Prambanan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Prambanan is a collection of massive Hindu temples (candi) built by the Mataram Kingdom, rulers of central Java and defeaters of the Sailendra Dynasty.
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Merapi Volcano
- Landmark
- Nature
- Outdoor
- Must see
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Mount Merapi is an active stratovolcano located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548.
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Parangtritis Beach
- Beach
- Nature
- Outdoor
- Sport
- Must see
- Kids
- Free
Parangtritis Beach Indonesia
Parangtritis are beautiful beaches, rolling waves and strong winds hitting the body. Parangtritis Beach is very closely related to the legend of Ratu Kidul (Queen of South).
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Ullen Sentalu
Jalan Boyong Kaliurang, Yogyakarta 55581, Indonesia
Ullen Sentalu Museum is a Javanese culture and art museum located in Kaliurang highland, Yogyakarta. The museum displays relics and artifact from royal houses and kratons of Java.
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Sewu Temple
- Family
- Historic
- Outdoor
- Must see
- Kids
- Architecture
- Temple & Monument
Prambanan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Sewu Temple is an 8th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple located 800 meters north of Prambanan in Central Java. Candi Sewu is actually the second largest Buddhist Temple in Indonesia after Borobudur.
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Marathon Shadow Puppet Show
- Cultural
- Nightlife
- Outdoor
- Performance
- Kids
- Free
The Palace of Yogyakarta Yogyakarta Indonesia
A marathon shadow puppet show takes place at Sri Sultan’s Palace every second Saturday. This open-air theatre hosts shadow puppet plays from the evening until the next morning.
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Plaosan Temple
- Historic
- Landmark
- Outdoor
- Must see
- Kids
- Free
- Architecture
- Temple & Monument
Bugisan village, Prambanan district | Plaosan Temple, Bugisan village, Prambanan district, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Plaosan is one of the Buddhist temples located in Bugisan village, Prambanan district, Central Java, Indonesia, about a kilometer to the northwest of the renowned Hindu Prambanan Temple.
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The Sambisari Temple
- Historic
- Landmark
- Outdoor
- Must see
- Kids
- Free
- Architecture
- Temple & Monument
Jl. Candi Sambisari, Desa Sambisari, Kec. Kalasan Sleman Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Indonesia
Sambisari is a 9th-century Hindu temple located at Sambisari hamlet, Purwomartani village, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The temple was buried about five metres underground. Parts of the original temple have been excavated.
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Water Castle (Tamansari)
- Family
- Landmark
- Kids
- Architecture
Jalan Taman Sari Kraton Patangpuluhan Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55251, Indonesia
Taman Sari or Water Castle is a site of a former royal garden of the Sultanate. It's located about 2 km south within the grounds of the Kraton, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.