Jalan Malioboro (English: Malioboro Street) is a major shopping street in Yogyakarta, Indonesia; the name is also used more generally for the neighborhood around the street. It lies north-south axis in the line between Yogyakarta Kraton and Mount Merapi. This is in itself is significant to many of the local population, the north south orientation between the palace and the volcano being of importance.
The street is the centre of Yogyakarta's largest tourist district surrounded with many hotels and restaurants nearby. Sidewalks on both sides of the street are crowded with small stalls selling a variety of goods. In the evening several open-air streetside restaurants, called lesehan, operate along the street. Less obvious to the tourist, but more for the local population, side streets, lanes and structures that lead on to Malioboro are as important as the street itself.
Souvenirs Paradise
Enjoy the experience of shopping, souvenir hunting of Jogja, tourists can walk along the shoulder of the road which berkoridor (arcade). Here you will find many vendors that hold merchandise. Ranging from 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 merchants who sell a lot of knick knacks general found in other trading places. Throughout the arcade, tourists can shop in peace in a sunny or rainy conditions, also can enjoy a pleasant shopping experience at bargain prices. If lucky, can be reduced for a third or even half.
Do not forget to leave little energy. There is still a traditional market that should be visited. In the place known as Beringharjo market, in addition, 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 Jogja, neighboring areas are also available products such as batik or batik Pekalongan Solo. Looking for batik or batik print, 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.
Vredeburg and Great House
At the end of the road "bouquets" of this, tourists can stop briefly at Fort Vredeburg are dealing with the Great House. The fort was once a base of protection from possible attacks by troops Dutch Palace. As usual every fortress, a place built in this 1765 square-shaped high wall encircling the area inside the tower monitors at four penjurunya used as a patrol. From the south tower, YogYES enjoy views over the Sultan of Yogyakarta and several other historical buildings.
While the Great House which is located in front of it had been a place of residence of the Head of the Dutch Colonial Administration since 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 lights lit streets and shops began adding to the beauty of the atmosphere of Malioboro, one by one stall lesehan were held. Jogja typical food such as warm or pecel catfish can be enjoyed here in addition to oriental cuisine or sea food and cuisine of Padang. And entertainment hits or memorable songs by the street singer 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 fair.
Visiting Yogyakarta, known as "Living Museum Javanese Culture", was not complete without a stop at the road that has many historical stories of struggle to save the Indonesian nation and filled with various souvenirs. A paradise for lovers of history and souvenir hunters. enjoy it.
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