Yogyakarta Higlights: Ramayana ballet, Borobudur Temple – the biggest Buddhist monument in the world, Prambanan, Plaosan and Kalasan Temple, Sultan Palace, silversmithing at work and batik processing.
Jogjakarta, Jogja, Yogyakarta or 'Yogya' are all variations of the spelling for what is without question the cultural and intellectual heart and soul of Java. The translation of Yogyakarta from classic Javanese means “Peace without Conflict”. Besides being the name of this city it is an apt description of the Javanese character. Yogya's unhurried pace combined with it's historical & artistic significance and the genuine warmth of the inhabitants has made it popular with tourists the world over. |