Yogyakarta Indonesia Overview Jogja, as the center of Javanese art and culture, BOASTS VARIOUS KINDS OF fascinating tourist attractions. That is the reason why people call as the cradle of Javanese culture. Yogyakarta or Jogja, an old elegant city similar to Solo, is one of the two remaining central tradition places of Javanese culture. Beautiful environments traditional architecture, social customs, and ritual ceremonies place Jogja as the most interesting place to visit. Traditional art like gamelan music and traditional dance will always remind us the atmosphere of Jogja at centuries ago. This province is also acknowledged as an interesting place for researchers, geologists, and vulcanologist, due to the cave in the lime stone areas and an active volcano. Jogja was awarded special province status due to its role in struggle for Indonesian independence. The key attraction of Yogyakarta is 'Kraton' (the Sultan's Palace). The Sultan's palace is the centre of Yogya's traditional life and despite the advance of modernity; it still emanates the spirit of refinement, which has been the hallmark of Yogya's art for centuries. This vast complex of decaying buildings was built in the 18th century, and is actually a walled city within the city with luxurious pavilions and in which the current Sultan still resides. Yogyakarta is also the only major city, which still has traditional 'Becak' (rickshaw-style) transport. | 
