Extends over the imaginary axis connecting the sultan's palace, monument and the peak of Mount Merapi, the road is formed into a locality of trading after the lane I developed a means of trading through a traditional market since 1758. After 248 years passed, it still survives as a trade area even be one of the icon known as Malioboro Yogyakarta.
Located about 800 meters from the sultan's palace, this place was once filled with a bouquet of flowers every time the Palace implement celebration. Malioboro, which in Sanskrit means "bouquet" became the basis of naming the street.
Flanked by shops, offices, restaurants, hotels and historic buildings, streets that were once the struggle had become the base when the Dutch military aggression to-2 in 1948 had also been a land of wandering artists who are members of the community Persada Studies Club (PSK) led artists Landu Paranggi pennant since 1970's until about 1990.Legendary hotel.
Entering Malioboro, tourists will be welcomed legendary hotel in Yogyakarta. Since its founding in 1908, the hotel started its operation since 1911, has to fix itself, from the cottage to a luxurious four-star hotel while maintaining the architectural pattern which was originally one of the main building and additional buildings on the right and left wing. Named earlier "Grand Hotel De Djokdja" in the Dutch colonial period which only accommodate guests of the Dutch Governor, now the Inna Garuda that can be accessed by the public. If you happen to tourists staying at this place and occupy room 911 or 912, the room could be office MBO (Headquarters Oemoem) TKR-led Great Commander General Sudirman.Souvenirs Paradise
Enjoying the experience of shopping, souvenir hunting of Jogja, tourists can walk along the shoulder of the road corridor (arcade). Here you will find many vendors that roll out merchandise. Starting from products of local handicrafts such as batik, rattan ornament, leather puppets, bamboo crafts (key chains, decorative lamps, etc.) also blangkon (hat typical Java / Yogyakarta) and silver goods, to vendors selling many general knickknacks encountered in other trades. Throughout the arcade, tourists can shop in peace in a sunny or rainy conditions, can also enjoy a pleasant shopping experience at bargain prices.
Do not forget to leave little energy. There is still a traditional market that should be visited. In the place known as Beringharjo market, but tourists can find similar goods are sold along the arcade, this market provides a variety of traditional products is more complete. In addition to local products Yogyakarta, also available products such as neighboring areas of Pekalongan batik or batik Solo. Looking for batik or batik prints, or just looking for curtains decorating the windows with unique motifs and batik bed sheets beautiful. This place will satisfy your shopping desires unique items with a cheaper price.
Shopping in the area of Malioboro and Beringharjo, be sure not to be fooled by the price offered. Usually the sellers raise prices for tourists than usual.Vredeburg and the Great House
At the end of the road "bouquet", tourists can stop at Vredeburg are dealing with the Great House. This fort was once the basis of protection from possible attack troops Dutch Palace. As usual every fortress, a place that was built in 1765 is a high square-shaped wall encircling the area in which the monitors at the four corners of the tower is used as a patrol. From the south tower, YogYES enjoying views over the Sultan of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and several other historical buildings.
While the Great House is located in front of him once the residence of the Head of the Dutch colonial administration from 1946 to 1949. In addition he became the Presidential Palace during Sukarno's presidency when the State Capital was moved to Yogyakarta.Lesehan Malioboro
As the sun began to set, when the street lights came on and shops that add to the beautiful atmosphere of Malioboro, one by one lesehan shanties sprung up. Typical food such as warm or pecel Jogja catfish can be enjoyed here in addition to oriental cuisine, or seafood and cuisine of Padang. As well as entertainment hits or song memories by street singers when dining.
For tourists who want to taste the cuisine along Malioboro street, ask for price list and make sure the seller, to avoid the rising prices are not reasonable.
Visiting Yogyakarta, known as "Living Museum Javanese Culture", feels incomplete without a stop at the road that has kept many stories and history of the struggle of the Indonesian nation is filled with various souvenirs. A paradise for lovers of history and souvenir hunters.
