Before 1755 Surakarta or Solo was the capital of Mataram Kingdom.
After the treaty of Giyanti in 1755, Mataram was devided into two
kingdoms are Kasunanan Palace in Solo and Sultan Palace in Yogyakarta.
Following the treaty, Prince Mangkubumi the brother of Susuhunan
Pakubuwono II the King of Kasunanan Palace, was crowned as the King of
Sultan Palace in Yogyakarta. He was then called Sultan Hamengku Buwono
I.
The Sultan’s Palace or Kraton, with its grand elegent Javanese
architecture, lay in the centre of Jogja city. It was built in 1755 by
Prince Mangkubumi was then called Sultan Hamengku Buwono I. The Sultan
Palace stretches from north to south.
The yard of the Alun-alun Utara ( North Square ) and the backyard called Alun-alun Selatan(South square). The design of this historical building demonstrates that the palace, the obelisk (the Tugu, th Column ) and Mount Merapi positioned in one line. It is blieved that this axis before leading a meeting, making decision and giving order to his people.
The yard of the Alun-alun Utara ( North Square ) and the backyard called Alun-alun Selatan(South square). The design of this historical building demonstrates that the palace, the obelisk (the Tugu, th Column ) and Mount Merapi positioned in one line. It is blieved that this axis before leading a meeting, making decision and giving order to his people.
Purworetno is the main part of KRATON, a place where the Sultan
performs his duties. With the luxury and elegent Javanese architecture
where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the Kraton as it was centuries
ago. Many sets of Gamelan instruments, antiques and heirlooms make the
Sulatan’s Palace as one of the most intereting tourist site in
Yogyakarta. The Palace is now the dwelling place of Sultan Hamengku
Buwono X and their family.
You will find unique things there. To arrive at Sultan Palace, you can reach by bus or taxi. About 9 kilometers from Adisucipto International Airport. View Java Dance at Sultan Palace.
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