Taman Sari

Taman Sari

A former royal garden of the Sultan of Yogyakarta, Taman Sari combines pools, an underground mosque and 18th-century galleries, just steps from the Kraton.

Temple De Prambanan

Prambanan Temple

Located 17 km from Yogyakarta, Prambanan comprises 240 Shivaite temples from the 9th century, UNESCO-listed. The Shiva sanctuary towers at 47 meters.

Merapi Museum

Just 30 minutes from Yogyakarta, the Merapi Museum documents the 2010 eruption and the volcano's history via exhibitions, simulators and a short film.

Selogryo

Selogriyo Temple

9th-century Hindu sanctuary set at 740 m on the slopes of Mount Sumbing, reached after a 2 km trek through the terraced rice fields of Magelang.

Ratu Boko Temple

19 km from Yogyakarta, Ratu Boko spreads its ruins across a hilltop overlooking Prambanan and Mount Merapi. Royal palace, monastery, or royal residence?

Plage De Parangtritis

Parangtritis Beach

30 km south of Yogyakarta, Parangtritis opens onto the Indian Ocean and the legend of Ratu Kidul. Practical guide: what to see, safety, access and best season.

Malioboro Avenue

An emblematic thoroughfare of Yogyakarta, Malioboro blends Dutch colonial heritage, Javanese craftsmanship and street food along 2.5 km in central Java.

Kraton

Kraton

Royal palace of Yogyakarta established in 1755 by Sultan Hamengku Buwono I, the Kraton combines an active court, dynastic collections and Javanese performances.

Candi Ijo Temple

Perched at 425 m on Gumuk Ijo hill, Candi Ijo is a 10th–11th-century Hindu temple, a legacy of the Medang dynasty 28 km from Yogyakarta.

Temple De Borobudur

Borobudur Temple

The world's largest Buddhist monument, Borobudur rises 40 km from Yogyakarta. History, mandala architecture, Vesak and visitor advice.

Beringharjo Market

Historic Yogyakarta market on Malioboro Street: batiks on the ground floor, jamu on the 2nd floor, antiques on the 3rd. History, access and practical tips.

Barong Temple

On Batur Agung hill near Yogyakarta, Barong Temple (Candi Barong) unfolds its two Hindu sanctuaries in terraces, dedicated to Vishnu and Sri.