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Yogyakarta

Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Two great temples of tolerance

The Indonesian city of Yogyakarta has two incredible temples within easy reach. Here is the story of Prambanan, the largest Hindu complex in the country.

Mount Merapi jeep tour, Indonesia

After the lava

When Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted in 2010, lava come pouring down the slopes at 110km/h. The villages in its path didn’t stand a chance!

Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

The mythical world of music and dance

The Ramayana Ballet, with the Prambanan Temple as the backdrop, is the most popular arts performance in Yogyakarta – for good reason!

Taman Sari Water Palace, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Sultan wants a wife

At Yogyakarta’s Water Palace (Taman Sari), the Sultans of the region used to find their wives. Today you can stand in their tower and imagine those days.

Pasar Legi market, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Yogyakarta’s old market

Shopkeepers sit on stools and sell vegetables, fires burn with pots boiling on top, a woman cuts open a coconut. This is a market as authentic as they come!

Keraton Kraton Sultan Palace, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Yogyakarta’s palace and the family honours

The Royal Palace in Yogyakarta, known as the Keraton, is built on tradition. Inside, the colours and cultural heritage showcase the region’s history.

Gudeg Yu Djum restaurant, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Handle the heat or get out of the kitchen

In this photo essay, we go behind the scenes of the famous Gudeg Yu Djum restaurant in Yogyakarta to see how they make the iconic nasi gudeg dish.

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