Yogyakarta Special Region

Yogyakarta Special Region is one of provinces in Indonesia. It is one of the foremost cultural centres in java. Located On the foot of the active Merapi volcano, Yogyakarta is a city with outstanding historical and cultural heritage. Those who have visited Yogyakarta reveal that this city makes them long for it. Yogyakarta  was the center of the Mataram Dynasty (1575-1640), and until now the kraton( the sultan's palace) exists in its real fungtion. The lay out of the palace shows that the palace, the commemorative column and Merapi volcano lie in one line.The palace meeting hall is called Pagelaran, where formal meeting of palace officials are held, while the Manguntur Tingkil hall is the palace where the Sultan is seated.
The visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the kraton in former times by visiting the life -size diorama of wedding ceremonies on the palace meeting hall, performed by puppets. Sets of Javanese musical instruments, antiques and heirlooms have make the place be the most interesting tourist attraction in Yogya. The palace of Ngayogyokarto Hadiningrat Is now the dwelling place of Sultan and family.