Yogyakarta city is still keeping the main attraction for the tourists. Besides the beauty of the tourist attraction, the area known as the City of gudeg is also loaded with historical and cultural heritage.
Kotagede often referred to as the capital city once used as long as the capital of Islamic Mataram Kingdom. The city was first built Senopati Panembahan first king in 1575. Kotagede still found many remnants of empire in the form of ancient buildings and traditional villages. The roads in this area are still much shaped hallway.
Settlement with the buildings that still maintained its authenticity is an example of the layout of Java. Characteristic of this area is the home form a joglo. While on the other side there is a building called the pavilion. The houses were on average established in the mid 17th century.
In addition to the Java home, in the cemetery there Kotagede kings of Mataram. In this place Panembahan Senopati buried with his family. Before entering the cemetery, stands a gate called Paduraksa. The architecture of this gate is acculturation between Hindus and Muslims. In this area, there is also an ancient mosque. Great Mosque of Islamic Mataram kingdom was founded by King Agung of Mataram.
To be able to enter the king's burial, every visitor is required to wear a traditional Javanese dress complete with the offerings. Earlier, accompanied by a locksmith are required also perform a ritual in front of the spring or pond containing white catfish. It is said that these animals are pets of the kings of Mataram.
Other historical sites that can be found in this area is a residential neighborhood Kalang society. This place was the residence of a native Kotagede. They are adept at making wood carving, silver and gold.
Housing built in 1927 or in 1857 the Chinese calendar according to the Javanese calendar. Ornaments Kalang public house is a blend of Javanese and Dutch. As with other Java hallmark home, in front of the building there is a pavilion. While the inside of the house called Gatri. One room in the house is used to serve as a meeting place and a wedding reception.
In the kingdom is still standing, residents Kotagede known as a successful merchant or businessman. The merchants set up many large houses. This luxury building ornament consisting of a blend of Javanese and European or so-called indische. In the courtyard there is a beautiful statue of the god guard Antaboga or sea. Interior room is decorated house in addition to painting and sculpture, also filled various dagger of some areas in the country.
Other historical relics which exist in Kotagede fuel is silver. The craftsmen in this city many produce a variety of jewelry and accessories. Interestingly, these crafts are still made manually. Silver melted by burning on the stove. Once melted then formed in accordance with the wishes.
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