Tugu Monument of Yogya

The Tugu Monument, Yogyakarta is a famous landmark that is located right at the center of Yogyakarta. This was originally built by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono VI. The monument has a sphere as the top spire and this represents the universe. Previously that is during the colonial era there was a golden cylinder in the place of the spire.

In the Indonesian language the word "tugu" means column. The Tugu Monument that is there at the north of the Keraton at the interjection of the Jl. Sudirman and the Jl. Mangkubumi is not the one that was originally built. The first monument was built in 1755 to commemorate the setting up of the Ngayogyakarta Sultanate. The structure was built in direct alignment with the Mount Merapi and the Keraton. Thus it formed an axis that is said to have special power.

The attractions
Besides the Tugu Monument, there are other attractions that are going to make your visit a memorable one. There are innumerable ancient monuments and temples that are to be visited. Besides the historic factors Yogyakarta the place is really beautiful with the green rice fields dotting the area. The background is beautified with the Merapi Mountains.

The society not only in and around the Tugu Monument, Yogyakarta but all over lives in peace and the Javanese hospitality is very much evident. You should try and go around the place with the help of a pedicab, a bike or even a horse cart and you will always be greeted with warmth in all parts of the place.

The place oozes of the artistic temperament of the people. Be it the handicrafts, or the street musicians the place has got no dearth of pleasure.