Yogyakarta Sightseeing

Yogyakarta is another popular city in Indonesia located in the south-central part of Java Island. The city is known for being home to some of the oldest temples and shrines including Borobudur and Prambanam that date back to the 8th and 9th centuries. The city is also known for street shops that sell delicious dishes of Indonesian cuisine.

Popular Attractions

Prambanan Temple

The Hindu temple is one of the most sacred sites of this place dates back to the 9th century and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. The site has been also added to the list of heritage sites by UNESCO.

Borobudur Temple

This temple is also a UNESCO site and is the largest Buddhist temple in the world.

Sultan’s palace

This palace is the iconic landmark of Yogyakarta which used to be the official home of the Sultan of Yogyakarta.

Popular Restaurants

ViaVia Jogia

It is a traditional hotel in Indonesia that serves both local as well as international cuisine.

Gudeg Yu Djuminten

The restaurant is popular for the traditional food of the Javanese cuisine, Gudeg which is made from coconut milk and palm sugar.

Mediterranean Restaurant

This is the most popular dining place in the city and is known for serving delicious dishes from French cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine.

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