Yogyakarta, Cultural capital in Java, Indonesia.
The city spans across fourteen districts near Mount Merapi, featuring a mixture of traditional Javanese architecture and modern urban development at 113 meters elevation.
Following the Treaty of Giyanti in 1755, Sultan Hamengkubuwana I established Yogyakarta as a sovereign sultanate, marking the beginning of its distinct political identity.
The Kraton Palace remains an active royal residence and cultural center where visitors can observe traditional Javanese dance performances and view historical artifacts.
Visitors can reach Yogyakarta through Adisucipto International Airport, with direct connections to major Indonesian cities and regular transportation services to the city center.
Yogyakarta functions as the sole Indonesian city where a sultan maintains actual governing authority, combining traditional monarchy with modern administrative systems.
Location: Yogyakarta
Inception: October 7, 1756
Elevation above the sea: 113 m
Website: http://www.jogjakota.go.id/
Shares border with: Sleman, Bantul
Address: Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia 55111–55792 Yogyakarta
Website: http://jogjakota.go.id
GPS coordinates: -7.80120,110.36466
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:50
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Pasar Bringharjo
352 m
Malioboro Street
881 m
Dirgantara Mandala Museum
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Tugu Yogyakarta
2.1 km
Fort Vredeburg
141 m
Monument Yogya Kembali
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Taman Sari
1.2 km
Taman Pintar Yogyakarta
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Gedung Agung
109 m
Museum Sonobudoyo
132 m
Kauman Great Mosque
368 m
Mandala Krida Stadium
2.2 km
Affandi Museum
4.1 km
Panggung Krapyak
3 km
Struggle Museum of Yogyakarta
1.9 km
Dewantara Kirti Griya Museum
1.6 km
Dharma Wiratama Museum
2.4 km
Biology Museum
1.1 km
Sandi Museum
2 km
Grha Sabha Pramana
3.8 km
Monumen Perjuangan TNI AU
4.6 km
UGM Campus Mosque
3.5 km
History of Java Museum
4.8 km
Gebouw van de Javasche Bank
121 m
Museum Wahanarata
518 m
Water Castle of Royal Jogjakarta
1.1 km
Grhatama Pustaka
3.7 kmReviews
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