Benteng Vredeburg

Yogyakarta


The old Dutch fort, with its impressive moat, is a popular destination for school outings, as it communicates Indonesia's recent history through engaging dioramas in the former barrack rooms.


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1. Pasar Beringharjo

0.08 MILES

Yogya’s main market is a lively and fascinating place to visit. Batik, catering for tourist tastes and mostly of the inexpensive batik cap (stamped batik)…

2. Gedung Negara

0.17 MILES

The seat of power in the Yogya region, this imposing modern-classical complex is closed to the public but makes a good landmark on Jl A Yani.

3. Sono-Budoyo Museum

0.22 MILES

This treasure chest is one of the best museums in Yogya. It is only small but is home to a first-class collection of Javanese art, including wayang kulit…

4. Pagelaran Pavilion

0.38 MILES

Due to a schism in the ruling royal family, there is a small portion of the kraton, overlooking the northern alun-alun, that is walled off from the main…

5. Mesjid Besar

0.38 MILES

This central, open-air mosque, built in a traditional Javanese architectural style, is the largest in the city.

6. Museum Kareta Kraton

0.45 MILES

This wonderful old carriage house exhibits the opulent chariots of the sultan. The leather-upholstered and intricately painted carriages tell their own…

7. Kraton

0.55 MILES

Beside the southern alun-alun (main square), Yogya's enormous kraton (palace) is the cultural and political heart of this fascinating city. Effectively a…

8. Pakualaman Kraton

0.68 MILES

This small museum includes a pendopo (large, open-sided pavilion) that can hold a full gamelan orchestra. One of the main attractions here is the pretty…

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