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Linking Road and Jalan Malioboro Jogonegaran, Sosrowijayan divided into two regions, namely Sosrowijayan Wetan and Sosrowijayan Kulon. Regional Sosrowijayan Wetan who later became known as the second tourist village in Yogyakarta after Prawirotaman. Once you arrive at the fork in the road which was formerly named after the ruler (Sosrowijoyo), you will be greeted by friendly greetings paddle rickshaw.

By the evening, Sosrowijayan increasingly rife

Usually, they offer you to find lodging, traveling to the Malioboro, or buy bakpia Pathuk. Because the tourist village, many other guides if requested will take you to demonstrate your lodging as you wish. They’ll also tell you about tourist attractions in Yogyakarta and distinctness. Read the rest of this entry →

Popularity: 31% [?]

Prawirotaman, an area located about five kilometers from the city center can become confused when looking for alternative lodging. The area was not only provides a unique and affordable lodging, but also a row of artshop, cafes, book shops, traditional markets, and a slate which of course could be an alternative tourism as well. Prawirotaman as a village known since the 19th century, when a royal palace named Prawirotomo receive prize piece of land from the palace.

Batik Lodging

Since the beginning, this ward does have little to no role in Yogyakarta. Pre-independence period, this village became the concentration camp of fighters. Post-independence, precisely ’60s, this village was known as a batik industrial center which is managed by the descendants Prawirotomo. Meanwhile, since the ’70s, along down of batik industry, the descendants Prawirotomo swerved into the inn and Prawirotaman services began known as the tourist village. Read the rest of this entry →

Popularity: 53% [?]

Kauman village at the time of the kingdom is home to nine rulers of the Kingdom assigned to supervise the affairs of religion. Since hundreds of years ago, this village has a large role in Islamic religious movement.
In the struggle for independence, this village became home to the Islamic movement Muhammadiyah. At that time, a Muslim named KH Ahmad Dahlan who became the founder of the movement was concerned because many people are stuck in things mystical. Beyond that, K.H. Ahmad Dahlan also refine the direction of prayer 24 degrees to the northwest (the direction of Masjid al Haram in Mecca) and also eliminate the habit of salvation for the dead.

The village has a large role in Islamic religious

Arch-top curved Kauman is welcome, curved shapes that are characteristic of Islam that a lot of buildings have influence from the Middle East. At the top of the gate, you will find picture of a green circle with the sun shining 12 which is yellow in it. The picture is still used as a symbol of Muhammadiyah organization as well as other institutions who take shelter in it. Read the rest of this entry →

Popularity: 83% [?]