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1. Prambanan Temple
With its otherworldly appearance and elaborate décor, the Prambanan Temple is considered a masterpiece of Hindu architecture. The 8th-century spiritual compound consists of many temple buildings that seem to rise from the ground with jagged gray spikes. Admire the spectacular architecture and profound meaning of this exceptional UNESCO heritage site.
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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. 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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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. 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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What to do in Cangkringan
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Merapi Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Cangkringan at Merapi Golf Course. Visit the temples and spas in this culturally rich area.
Merapi Museum
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Merapi Museum in Cangkringan. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
- Merapi Golf Course
- Prambanan Temple
- Malioboro Street
- Borobudur Temple
- Malioboro Mall
- Gembira Loka Zoo
- Alun Alun Kidul
- Jogja City Mall
- Taman Sari
- Pasar Ngasem
- Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta
- Sleman City Hall
- Mount Merbabu National Park
- Candi Pawon
- Candi Mendut
- Mendut Buddhist Monastery
- Maguwoharjo Stadium
- Fort Vredeburg Museum
- Gunung Merapi National Park
- Svargabumi Borobudur
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