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In the middle of south Central Java lies t...

Yogyakarta province is one of the most densely populated areas of Indonesia. The town came into being in 1755, following the division of Mataram into the Sultanates of Surakarta and Yogyakarta (Solo). Gamelan, modern and traditional Javanese dances, the wayang kulit leather puppet theater and other expressions of conventional art can keep the customer spellbound. Local craftsmen excel in the arts of batiks, gold and leather work.

At the center of south Central Java lies the area of Yogyakarta, the hold of Javanese culture and tradition. In the north the unstable, Mount Merapi the Fire Mountain with interesting physical beauty stands intensely preserving the nature.

Tremendous fertility is given by this gigantic volcano, sometimes dangerous with its eruption and lava spitted from its crater, but at the same time to the area. That is the key reason why the farmers people surviving in its pitch don't desire to leave their ancestor's host to birth. They have a secret relationship with Merapi to live in harmony with 'the rulers' of the mountain to keep them safe and calm.

It disclosed that the name Jogja, rather than Yogyakarta or Yogya, can be used as a campaign to market Yogyakarta since B is a hard alphabetical start for most international followers -both reading and spelling. Also JOG might be used as handle, while Jogja is easily pronounced as JOG-ja.

Yogyakarta is well known for its magic function, leather puppets used for shadow plays (wayang kulit), and a unique type of making batik colored material. It's also known for the brilliant contemporary art world. Yogyakarta can be known for its gamelan music, like the unique type Gamelan Yogyakarta, which developed in the courts.

Water Fort

Built in 1758 by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I simply west of the kraton, part of this pleasure garden and castle is at present no more than an exciting collection of ruins, pools, arches and underground passages closed by massive walls, nevertheless, the central courtyard with the nymph-baths has been restored.

The Water Castle is situated in the older section of the town within walking distance from the Bird Market. Numerous batik classes line the path ultimately causing the pleasure garden's entrance.

Imogiri

Imogiri is the cemetery of the noble descendants from Yogyakarta and Surakarta. The graveyard is located on a, reachable by 345 stone steps leading to it.

Imogiri is all about 17 kms south of Yogyakarta and easy to get at by bus or car. The tombs are designed within three main courtyards.

Entry in to the smaller courtyards housing the tombs of the princes is allowed only on Monday 09.00 - 12.00 or Friday 13.00 - 16.00. Traditional Javanese dress must be used, which nevertheless can be appointed immediately at a modest cost. The cemetery is closed throughout the Moslem month of Ramadhan.