My Guide to Yogyakarta
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Nína Hjördís Þorkelsdóttir

My Guide to Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is a curious city, located in the south of Java. Sometimes dubbed the "culture capital" of Indonesia, it is a place where Javanese fine arts and theatre are held in high regards.

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Image - nDalem Gamelan
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nDalem Gamelan
Nína:The highlight of my trip to Yogyakarta was to witness a performance of a "Shadow puppet show" accompanied by a gamelan orchestra.
Image - Borobudur Temple
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Borobudur Temple
Nína:This Buddhist Temple dates back to the 9th Century. I did not particularly like it, due to large crowds of visitors. But it's beautiful!
Image - Prambanan Temple
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Prambanan Temple
Nína:In contrast to Borobudur, Prambanan is a Hindu Temple that also dates from the 9th Century.
Image - Taman Sari
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Taman Sari
Nína:Yogyakarta used to be a Sultanate, and this castle was the royal garden of the Sultanate.
Image - Mount Merapi
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Mount Merapi
Nína:Mount Merapi is an active volcano north of Yogyakarta. I recommend going on a jeep tour to the top of the mountain!
Image - Air Terjun Kedung Kandang
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Air Terjun Kedung Kandang
Nína:Gorgeous waterfall near Yogyakarta.
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  1. nDalem Gamelan
  2. Borobudur Temple
  3. Prambanan Temple
  4. Taman Sari
  5. Mount Merapi
  6. Air Terjun Kedung Kandang

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