Attractions in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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).

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.