Hi, meet you again~

Day 2 in Yogya, we were strolling around Yogyakarta.

Oh, but first of all, I wanna shared our hostel named Casa de Raffles.

Casa de Raffless is a large private mansion converted into a hostel. Its one of the rare types of bungalows normally seen in film sets on television or owned by the ultra wealthy of society.

The price was cheap, and we enjoyed the facilities that offered to us.

After we have a breakfast, we were ready to next stop!

1. The Kraton

The palace of Yogyakarta, known as the Keraton (also spelled kraton or karaton), is a grand complex that was meticulously planned to reflect  the Javanese cosmos. This splendid example of traditional Javanese architecture has no equal. Designed and built in stages, the Keraton was completed in 1790.
This elegant complex of pavilions was constructed entirely on ancient beliefs and each feature of the complex, from the courtyards to the trees, has a special symbolic meaning related to sophisticated Javanese world view.

Even with Yogya’s modernization, the Keraton of Yogya continues to be respected by the people of Yogya, steeped as it is in mysticism and philosophy. In the afternoons, after the palace is closed to visitors, women in traditional costume can be seen respectfully sprinkling water and flowers on the pillars, lighting incense to “cleanse” the keraton from evil spirits.

2. Taman Sari Water Castle

When a traveler is browsing in Kraton, then she/he should not miss The Water Castle or known as Tamansari, less than 1 Km west of Kraton. Just west of the Kraton, are the ruins, pools, arches and underground passages of the former pleasure gardens. It was built in 1758 by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I as a rest house and pleasure park for the Royal family. Tamansari means beautiful garden. It was badly damaged due to an earthquake in 1867. Some parts of it, for instance "Umbul Binangun" bathing pools have been restored. 

The Castle itself divided into two complexes. They are: Umbul Binangun - swimming pool complex,

Pulo Kenongo - complexes

 

 

3. Underground Mosque Taman Sari

Underground mosque is a unique architecture mosque.
Using a good acoustic system, the sound wave transmitted to all over the room.
So, the leader of prayer didn’t need amplifier.