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Borobudur Temple, the Glorius Buddhist Shrine

Written by JogJos | February 23, 2012 | 0

There is one word for Borobudur Temple: magnificent! Located in the city of Magelang, Central Java, only 40 kilometers from Jogja, this World Wonder Heritage listed by UNESCO is definitely one of Indonesia’s most prestigious historical sights.

Ratu Boko, a Temple on the Hills

Written by JogJos | February 3, 2012 | 0

Sekitar tiga kilometer dari Candi Prambanan berdiri sebuah kompleks candi lain yang bernama Ratu Boko. Terletak 17 kilometer di sebelah timur kota Jogja, tepatnya di kabupaten Bokoharjo, sisa-sisa Kerajaan Mataram yang berdiri di sinilah dapat...

Taman Sari, Water Gardens of the Palace

Written by JogJos | January 30, 2012 | 0

Taman Sari is another site of Jogja’s cultural heritages. This water castle was built with a main function as a relaxing ground for the Sultan but also functioned as a meditation area, a defense area, and a hiding place.