Extends over the imaginary axis connecting the Sultan’s Palace, Tugu and the peak of Mount Merapi, this street is formed into a locality trading after the lane I developed a means of trading through a traditional market since 1758. After over 248 years, where it still survives as a trade area even be one of the icon known as the Malioboro Yogyakarta.

Located about 800 meters from the sultan’s palace, this place was once filled with a bouquet of flowers every time the Palace implement the celebration. Malioboro, which in Sanskrit means “bouquet” to the basic naming of roads.

Lined with shops, offices, restaurants, hotels and historic buildings, streets that used to struggle when he became the base of the Dutch military aggression to-two in 1948 was also the land odyssey of the artists who are members of the community Persada Studies Club (PSK) led artists Landu Paranggi pennant since 1970s until around 1990.

Legendary hotel

Entering Malioboro, tourists will be welcomed legendary hotel in Yogyakarta. Since its founding in 1908, which began operating the hotel since 1911 has been rearranged herself, from the cottage to a luxurious four-star hotel while maintaining the original architectural pattern that is one of the main building as well as additional buildings on the right and left wings. Named first “Grand Hotel De Djokdja” in the Dutch colonial period which only accommodates guests Governor of the Netherlands alone, Inna Garuda has now become accessible to the public. If you happen to tourists staying at this place and occupies a 911 or 912 rooms, the room could be office MBO (Headquarters Oemoem) TKR led Great Commander General Sudirman.

Souvenirs Paradise

Enjoy the shopping experience, unique souvenir hunting Jogja, tourists can walk along the shoulder of the road which berkoridor (arcade). Here you will find many street vendors who held the merchandise. Ranging from local handicrafts such as batik products, decorative wicker, leather puppets, bamboo handicraft (key chains, decorative lamps, etc.) also blangkon (hat typical Java / Yogyakarta) and silver goods, to traders who sell a lot of knickknacks generalfound in other trading places. Throughout the arcade, tourists can shop in peace than in a sunny or rainy conditions, can also enjoy a pleasant shopping experience at bargain prices. If lucky, can be reduced for a third or even separohnya.

Do not forget to leave little energy. There is still a traditional market that should be visited. In the place known as Beringharjo market, in addition, tourists can find similar goods are sold along the arcade, it provides a wide market of traditional products is more complete. In addition to local products Jogja, neighboring areas are also available products such as batik or batik Pekalongan Solo. Looking for batik or batik prints, or just looking for a decorative window curtains with unique motifs and batik bed sheets beautiful. This place will satisfy your shopping desires unique goods with cheaper prices.

Shopping in the area of Malioboro and Beringharjo, make sure not to be fooled by the price offered. Usually the vendors to raise prices than usual for tourists.

Vredeburg Fortress and Great House

At the end of the road “bouquets” of this, tourists can stop at the Citadel Vredeburg opposite Gedung Agung. This fort was once a base for the protection of Dutch troops from possible attack Kingdom. As is usual every fortress, a place which was built in 1765, is like a high wall around the area in which a square tower with monitors in the four corners are used as a patrol.From the south tower, YogYES had the opportunity to enjoy views over the Sultanate of Yogyakarta Palace and several other historical buildings.

While the Great House which is located in front of him had been the chief residence of the Dutch Colonial Administration since 1946 until 1949. In addition he became the Presidential Palace during Sukarno’s presidency when the State Capital was moved to Yogyakarta.

Lesehan Malioboro

As the sun began to set, when the lights lit streets and shops began adding to the beauty of the atmosphere Malioboro, one by one lesehan shanties were held. Jogja typical food such as warm or pecel catfish can be enjoyed here other than seafood or oriental cuisine and cuisine of Padang. As well as entertainment hits or memorable songs by the street buskers when dining.

For tourists who want to taste the cuisine along Malioboro street, ask for price list and make sure the seller, to avoid price increases are not fair.

Visiting Yogyakarta, known as “Living Museum of Javanese Culture”, feels less than complete without a stop at the road that has many historical stories of struggle to save the Indonesian Nation, and packed with various souvenirs. A paradise for lovers of history and souvenir hunters.

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