In the middle of south Central Java of Indonesia lies the magical region of Yogyakarta-Indonesia.

The cradle of Indonesia-Javanese culture and tradition. In the north the volatile, Mount Merapi – the mountain with captivating physical beauty stands vigorously guarding the surrounding nature. This gigantic volcano, sometimes dangerous with its eruption and lava spitted from its crater, but at the same time gives tremendous fertility to the land. That's the reason why the farmers – inhabitants living in its slope do not want to leave their ancestor's place of birth. They have a mystical relation with Merapi to live in harmony with 'the rulers' of the mountain to keep them safe and peaceful. The palace of Yogyakarta-Indonesia gives regular offering in Ngestiaji, north of Kinahrejo Village, on the southern slope of Merapi. Mbah Marijan, a native of Kinahrejo is assigned by Kraton Yogyakarta as the gatekeeper of the mountain.

It was built in 1756 after Mataram II kingdom separated into two kingdoms. The architect was Sultan Hamengkubuwono I of Yogyakarta. The present Sultan Hamengkubuwono X is currently also the governor of Yogyakarta Region.

... evocative ruins, built in 1758, located west of Kraton. It was once a splendid pleasure park of the Sultans and Royal Families in Yogyakarta-Indonesia, and badly damaged due to an eathquake in 1865. The bathing pools have been restored, the rest is an interesting place of eerie ruins, underground passages and a large subterranean mosque.

The respected graveyard built by Sultan Agung (1645) on a hill 15 km south of Yogyakarta-Indonesia. Many pilgrims from all over Indonesia visit this holy graveyard, believed to have strong magical power. Almost all his successors and court families from Yogyakarta and Solo are also buried here.

... is a holy place for Catholic pilgrimage in Yogyakarta region, Central Java and Indonesia too and comparable to Lourdes of France, located around 35 km northwest of the city. There is a spring under the 'Sono' trees.

Located in the downtown of Yogyakarta-Indonesia. The road from Tugu train station in the north and runs straight down to the Kraton at the south end, it is the most attractive road of the city, which is always busy days and nights.

... feel the chains of magical power with pride in this modern time too. Although they belong to a highly cultural society, most of them remain low profile while selectively embracing the benefit of modernisation in Indonesia.

...located 5 km south east of Yogyakarta city's centre. Panembahan Senopati, the first king of Mataram, built this small town in 1582. His sacred grave is there behind the old mosque of the town. Nowadays Kota Gede is famous with its silver industry in Java and Indonesia. Right is the gate to the old Mataram Kingdom palace before the separation into Solo and Yogyakarta.

... is 5 km south of Yogyakarta-Indonesia on the way to Bantul. Various designs, painted and unpainted are made by the village craftsmen.

... are located on the south slope of Mt. Merapi one of Indonesia active vulcanos, a cool green hill resort 25 km north of Yogyakarta-Indonesia. It is a pleasant place to relax for forest walk. There are waterfalls, swimming pool and superb view to the top of Mt. Merapi, in Plawangan (1260 m) a vulcanology post that monitors the volcano (2911 m) in the west of Kaliurang is a small hill Turgo from here on a bright day the views to the peak of Merapi and the South Seas are perfect. Climbing Merapi could be done through several passage, usually from the Village of Kinahrejo, east of Kaliurang. The village of Selo, located north of the mountain is another post for climbers, comparatively it is safer. Climber should start around midnight to reach the summit early in the morning when it is free from clouds and mist.

limestone thousand hills occupies the Southeast border of Yogya or Yogyakarta. This area is not fertile but full with mystical tales asceticism of the past. The rest, except the mountain range of Menoreh in the Northwest is fertile lowland.

Locally known as Segoro Kidul in Javanese meaning South Sea located 27 km south of Yogyakarta-Indonesia. The famous shifting dunes backed by high cliffs are stretching along the coast. For many people it is a place for superstition 'The Territory' of Kanjeng Ratu Kidul, The queen of the South Seas. The visitors are advised not to wear green color clothes while visiting this place, Parangkusumo and Goa (cave) Langse are the favorite places for meditators. On certain dates, Kraton Yogyakarta-Indonesia sends offerings, called the Labuhan.

... Glagah, West of Yogyakarta-Indonesia, on the way to Wates, with its white sandy beach, Baron Beach, Samas Beach, Kukup Beach and Krakal Beach located around 50 km southeast of the city, east of Wonosari.

... this is Indonesia most famous and also the most magnificent of Central Java's temples or more precisely complex of temples in Indonesia. Located in the sub-district of Prambanan on the border between Yogyakarta and Surakarta (17 km east of Yogyakarta-Indonesia or 40 km west of Solo). From this place looking to faraway through endless green rice terraces in the gigantic skyscraper Mount Merapi. The main spike soars 47 meters high and the temple is lavishly carved. The temple LORO JONGRANG (Prambanan) " The slender virgin" who according to legend was turned into stone by a giant she refused to marry.

... Borobudur temple the most maginificent Buddhist Temple in the World, located about 30 kilometers from Yogyakarta-Indonesia is actually dissapeared for a thousand years when volcanic eruptions caused it to sink and vanish into the surrounding jungle. Rediscovered in 1814AD by Sir Stamford Raffles when in Indonesia as the Lt. Gov. General and unearthed by a massive restoration program started in late 1970s supported by the UNESCO, everyone can now experience Borobudur in Yogyakarta-Indonesia with all of its former glory.