Kotagede

As the old city former royal capital, is a city Kotagede heritage (heritage) is very potential for the prosperity of society. This area is known for its silver crafts located along Jalan Kemasan until the T-junction Jalan Tegal Gendu, on this trip we will see the old buildings are still standing, from small buildings to large building.

After the trip, we can continue to see the excitement of Kotagede Market, which is always crowded every day. Tata Javanese royal city usually puts the palace, and the market square in the south- north axis. Book Nagarakertagama written during the Majapahit kingdom (14th century) mentions that this pattern is already in use at the time. Traditional market that has existed since the time Panembahan Senopati still active until now. You 'll find a different atmosphere when you come to the market at the time Kotagede Java calendar shows the market / Legi day .

Walk 100 meters to the south of Market Kotagede, we will find a complex of tombs of the founders of the Islamic Mataram kingdom surrounded by high walls and sturdy. Gate to the tomb complex of Hindu architectural features. Each gate has a thick wooden doors and decorated with beautiful carvings. Some courtiers dressed in traditional Javanese keep this complex 24 hours a day.

We will pass through three gates before it gets to the last gate that led to the tomb building. To get into the tomb, we had to wear traditional Javanese clothes (can be rented there). Visitors are only allowed into the tomb on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00 to 16:00. To preserve the honor of the founder of the kingdom of Mataram are buried here, visitors are prohibited from photographing / carrying cameras and wearing gold jewelry in the tomb building. Important figures buried here include: Sultan Hadiwiijaya, Ki Gede Pemanahan, Panembahan Senopati, and his family .

Wandering into Kotagede would not complete if it did not pay a visit to Kotagede Mosque, the oldest mosque in Yogyakarta were still in the tomb complex. After it could not hurt, to walk down a narrow alley behind the wall surrounding the tomb complex to see the architecture as a whole and people's daily life Kotagede.

Just across the street from the front of the tomb complex, we could see a traditional Javanese house . But if you want to walk 50 meters to the south, we will see a gate cavity walls with low and placards that read "cultural heritage ". Get inside, there you will see traditional houses Kotagede well-preserved and actually serves as a dwelling house .

Stroll through the history of Kotagede will enrich the knowledge related Islamic Mataram kingdom which had triumphed in Java . In addition , you can also see from the close community life hundreds of years ago was in the solid fortress .