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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. (more…)

Popularity: 83% [?]

Kotabaru, or used to be called Nieuwe Wijk, was a growing area that began in 1920 as a consequence of Small Loji region. Progress of the sugar industry, plantations and the increasing interest in developing education and health brought the total number of Dutch people who settled in Yogyakarta has been increasing. Kotabaru a residential area is fully equipped alternative, parallel to the Menteng area in Jakarta. Different impression will be obtained once entered the region.

Typical of European buildings in Kotabaru

The design of disordered region follow a radial pattern like the cities in the Netherlands in general, different from other Yogyakarta area were ordered to follow the direction of most wind. Large trees, flowering plants and fruit plants which exist in this area indicates that the Kotabaru designed as a garden city, equipped boulevard and the streets are quite wide. (more…)

Popularity: 13% [?]

Same as Kotabaru, Bintaran a residential alternative for the Dutch who settled in the territory of Indonesia, developed after the area was no longer adequate for Small Loji. Physically, the region that can be reached by walking east from the intersection Gondomanan boom was not quite as Kotabaru. One factor is the location that is still close to the Small Loji so diverse facilities can still be accessed easily. Before developed into residential Indisch, Bintaran Ndalem knew as home to the Mandara Giri, the residence of Prince Haryo Bintoro Bendara, one Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace.

Bintaran Church

Bintaran as residential development estimated to begin in 1930 Indische marked construction of houses, facilities such as churches and even prisons. Generally, people who live in the Netherlands Bintaran are working as officers and employees of the sugar factory. (more…)

Popularity: 5% [?]