Search

Custom Search
Showing posts with label Jogjakarta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jogjakarta. Show all posts

Monday, September 27, 2010

Borobudur, The Biggest Temple in the World



Borobudur is a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Prambanan. The Largest Hindhu's Temple


Prambanan is the ninth century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia, dedicated to Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Sustainer (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva). The temple compound located approximately 18 km east of Yogyakarta city on the boundary between Yogyakarta and Central Java province.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Malioboro, Jogjakarta Major Shopping Street


Jalan Malioboro (Malioboro Street) is a major shopping street in Yogyakarta, Indonesia; the name is also used more generally for the neighborhood around the street. It runs north from the Yogyakarta kraton (palace) towards the roads that lead to either Surakarta to the east, or Magelang to the north, as well as Mount Merapi. This is in itself is significant to many of the local population, the north south orientation between the palace and the volcano being of importance.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Studio 76, Jewelry Course, Make Your Own Silver Creation



Studio 76 is the place to learn to make silver (jewelry and other crafts). This is a favorite place for tourists to learn to make their own jewelry.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Parang Tritis. Exotic Beach in Jogjakarta. Indonesia



One of the attractive beaches near Yogyakarta is Parangtritis. It is located about 27 km. from Yogyakarta,Parangtritis Beach is a lovely beach with many impressing phenomena, naturally and supra naturally. The waves regularly bring in new wood and bamboo, washing ashore from another nearby beach probably.