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1. Borobudur Temple
Borobudur Temple is an otherworldly Mahayana Buddhist temple compound. The UNESCO site comprises nine layered platforms and myriad shapes that come together to form this astounding complex. Marvel at the sheer invention and variation in the décor and architecture in one of Buddhism’s most prominent and iconic monuments.
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2. Malioboro Street
Visit the innumerable shops, markets, cafés and restaurants of Malioboro Street (Jalan Malioboro), an enthralling and entertaining district. Malioboro Street dissects the heart of Yogyakarta’s city center while its adjoining side streets offer further retail and dining options. During the colonial years, the street was the center for the Dutch government. It was later used as a ceremonial boulevard for the Yogyakarta Sultanate. The name is said to come from the Duke of Marlborough, a prominent figure during the British rule of Indonesia.
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3. Tugu Yogyakarta
The Tugu Monument is an elaborate obelisk in the heart of the city that has special meaning for the people of Yogyakarta. The 18th-century structure was built by the first sultan of the city in a symbolic location between the Indian Ocean, Mount Merapi and the Kraton Complex. Use the monument as a practical gathering point to meet friends and family during your vacation here.
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4. Gembira Loka Zoo
The Gembira Loka Zoo is a vast complex containing many animal enclosures, a botanical garden and scenic grounds. Spread out across a picturesque region of 54 acres (22 hectares), the zoo contains around 470 animals. Bring the kids to the children’s park for a fun day out with the family.
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5. Candi Mendut
Venture inside Candi Mendut, an ancient Buddhist temple that dates back to the early ninth century. Although this sacred place of worship fell into disrepair over the centuries, it was rediscovered as a vegetation-concealed ruin in 1836, and restored. Today, it is once again used for religious ceremonies.
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Mendut Buddhist Monastery
Find out about the history of Mendut when you take a trip to Mendut Buddhist Monastery. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.
Candi Mendut
Explore a Buddhist temple that is more than 1,000 years old, and study its highly detailed statues, carvings and reliefs.
- Candi Mendut
- Borobudur Temple
- Malioboro Street
- Malioboro Mall
- Gembira Loka Zoo
- Mount Merapi
- Maguwoharjo Stadium
- Taman Sari
- Mount Merbabu National Park
- Punthuk Setumbu Hill
- Candi Pawon
- Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta
- Sleman City Hall
- Fort Vredeburg Museum
- Pakuwon Mall
- Gunung Merapi National Park
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