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Lawang Sewu

handoyo — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:16:07 +0000

Lawang Sewu located in the region of Tugu Muda, is a magnificent art deco building, whichis used as the headquarters of the Dutch railway (tram), or better known as the Nederlandsch Indische Spoorweg Maschaappij (NIS). The building work of Dutcharchitect Prof. Jacob F. Klinkhamer and BJ Queendag according to historical recordswas built in 1903, then officially opened on 1 July 1907. Semarang community morefamiliar with this building as the House Lawang Sewu, considering this building has anumber of doors in large quantities, which in the Java language: Lawang Sewu. Lawang means the door and Sewu means a thousand.

In its development after independence, was used as the office of Railway Departmental Agency of Indonesia (DKARI) or now PT. Kereta Api Indonesia. Then for military purposes, is used as an office KODAM IV Diponegoro (which is now centered in WatuGong), and last used as the Office of the Department of Transportation Central Java. Currently the building is included in the 102 ancient or historic buildings in the city of Semarang is used as a tourist attraction with a facility such as historical relics of ancient buildings and antique architects, there is the basement and tower information, oftenused as a place of exhibition in a particular event. (Source: http://semarang.go.id/pariwisata/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=41 ) Special Report, Jan 9, 2011

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Semarang’s Old City

handoyo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:25:58 +0000

Based on its history, the city of Semarang has an area which is at about the 18th century became the center of trade. Region in the area now called Old Town.

At that time, to secure the citizens and territory, the area was built fort, named for the fort VIJHOEK. To speed up the lines of communication between the third gate on the fort was then made several streets, with its main street is named: Heeren STRAAT. Currently, the road named Jl. Let Jen Soeprapto. One of the existing location of the door of the castle today is Berok Bridge, called ZUIDER DE POR.

Transport path through the water is very important, it is evidenced by the rivers that surround this area are navigable from the sea up to Sebandaran area, area of Chinatown. At that time the Dutch East Indies had ranked second as a producer of sugar all over the world. At the time it was happening forced cultivation (Cultur stelsel) throughout the Netherlands East Indies.

Semarang Old City area is also called OUTSTADT. This area about 31 hectares. From the condition of geography, it seems that the area is separated from the surrounding area, so that seems like a separate city, earning it the nickname “Little Netherland.”

Semarang Old City area is a silent witness to the history of Indonesia during the Dutch Colonial more than 2 centuries, and its location adjacent to the area economy. In this place there are about 50 ancient buildings that still stand sturdy and has a history of colonialism in Semarang.

Old Town in the city of Semarang is a historic region with many ancient buildings that are considered potentially to be developed in the field of culture, economics and conservation areas.

Based on its history, the city of Semarang has an area which is at about the 18th century became the center of trade. Region in the area now called Old Town (Kota Lama).

Old Town in the city of Semarang is a historic region with many ancient buildings that are considered potentially to be developed in the field of culture, economics and conservation areas.

Special Report (9 January 2011). Source: http://www.semarang.go.id/cms/pemerintahan/dinas/pariwisata/kota_lama/peta_kl.htm

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Imogiri Royal Cemetery

handoyo — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:46:37 +0000

Imogiri (also Imagiri) is a royal graveyard complex in Yogyakarta, in south-central Java, Indonesia, as well as a modern village located near the graveyard in Bantul regency. Imogiri is a traditional resting place for the royalty of central Java, including many rulers of the Sultanate of Mataram and of the current houses of Surakarta and Yogyakarta Sultanate. The name Imagiri is derived from Sanskrit Himagiri, which means ‘mountain of snow’. The latter is another name for Himalaya.
The Royal Graveyard that preceded was Kota Gede. The graveyard was constructed by Sultan Agung of Mataram in the later years of his reign, probably in the 1640s. The graveyard is a significant pilgrimage ziarah site, particularly on significant dates in the Javanese calendar (such as Satu Suro, New Year’s Day), and the Islamic calendar.
It also belongs to a larger network of significant locations in Javanese pilgrimage traditions. It is possibly the only major location remaining in Java where the Palaces of Surakarta and Yogyakarta have personnel manning a jointly administered royal graveyard.
Among the site’s most prominent graves are that of early Mataram ruler Sultan Agung of Mataram, and Sultan of Yogyakarta Hamengkubuwono IX, a leader during Indonesia’s war for independence. The most recent is that of Pakubuwana XII of Surakarta who was buried in 2004.
The Royal Graveyard that preceded was Kota Gede. The graveyard was constructed by Sultan Agung of Mataram in the later years of his reign, probably in the 1640s. The graveyard is a significant pilgrimage ziarah site, particularly on significant dates in the Javanese calendar (such as Satu Suro, New Year’s Day), and the Islamic calendar.
It also belongs to a larger network of significant locations in Javanese pilgrimage traditions. It is possibly the only major location remaining in Java where the Palaces of Surakarta and Yogyakarta have personnel manning a jointly administered royal graveyard.
Among the site’s most prominent graves are that of early Mataram ruler Sultan Agung of Mataram, and Sultan of Yogyakarta Hamengkubuwono IX, a leader during Indonesia’s war for independence. The most recent is that of Pakubuwana XII of Surakarta who was buried in 2004. (Sumber: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imogiri) March 22, 2010.

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The Mural Town II On The Wall of UNY and Trikora Street

handoyo — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:51:11 +0000

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The Mural Town I – Under The Lempuyangan Flyover

handoyo — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:36:05 +0000

March 19 , 2010

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Fort Vredeburg

handoyo — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:40:20 +0000

Fort Vredeburg is a fortress built by the Dutch in Yogyakarta during Colonial times. It is located in front of Gedung Agung, one of seven presidential palaces in Indonesia and the Sultan Palace called Kraton. It was built in 1765 to protect the Dutch governor. It is surrounded by a trench that is still visible.
This square-shaped fortress has a watchtower at each of its four corners. In the past, the Dutch troops patrolled frequently on its wall.
Nowadays, the fortress has become a museum. In some buildings in the fortress there are dioramas on Indonesian history.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Vredeburg)

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The Yogyakarta Corner

handoyo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:59:28 +0000

The area of the city of Yogyakarta is 32.5 km². While the city sprawls in all directions from the kraton, the core of the modern city is to the north, centering around the site of a few buildings with distinctive Dutch colonial-era architecture and the contemporary commercial district. Jalan Malioboro, with rows of sidewalk vendors and nearby market and malls, is the primary shopping street for tourists in the city, while Jalan Solo, further north, is a shopping district more frequented by locals. At the southern end of Malioboro, on the east side is the large local market of Beringharjo, not far from Fort Vredeburg a restored Dutch fort. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogyakarta_(city) )

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Tamansari (Water Castle)

handoyo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:11:14 +0000

Tamansari (Water Castle) is located 2 km west of Yogyakarta Palace was built in the Sultan Hamengku Buwono I period in the end of XVII Century. Built by Portuguese architect in European aquatic construction adorned with Javanese Symbolize ornaments. Tamansari not only just a recreation, but it’s also a compound of bathing pool, canals, rooms and extremerly large swimming pool (if the canals opened).
Tamansari (Water Castle) was built after the Treaty of Giyanti (1755), after the Sultan Hamengku Buwana long involved in disputes and wars. The building is intended as a building that can be used for rest, and recreation. However, Tamansari was also prepared as a fortress to face the danger situation. In addition, this building was also used for religious facilities. Therefore Tamansari also equipped with a mosque. (Nov 10, 2009)

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Yogyakarta Sultanate

handoyo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:11:35 +0000

The principal residence of the sultan is the kraton (palace), sometimes called the Yogyakarta Kraton but otherwise known in formal terms Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Sultan’s Palace is the main object in the city of Yogyakarta. Historic buildings which are the palace and residence of the Sultan Hamengku Buwana and his family.

The building was founded in 1756. Sultan’s Palace with all the customs and culture into community life spirit of Yogyakarta. Sultan Palace is also a major tourist attraction in the city of Yogyakarta either side of the building heritage and traditions in it. In the sultan’s palace can be enjoyed by the beauty of the past through the architecture of the building, can also enjoy traditional art which is presented every day in Ward Manganti.

Currently occupied by the Sultan Palace Sultan Hamengku family X Buwana become king and governor of Yogyakarta. After the 1867 hit by the earthquake, the Palace suffered heavy damage. During HB VII in 1889, the building was restored. Although the layout is retained, but the shape of the building changed, as seen today. (Nov 4, 2009)

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Tugu Railway Station

handoyo — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:15:20 +0000

Tugu Station is the largest train station in Yogyakarta, located near Malioboro street, started to serve transportation need since 2 May 1887. (Aug 1, 2009)

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Tembi – House of Culture, Bantul Yogyakarta

handoyo — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:27:03 +0000

Tembi, house of culture…a process of developing cultural village based on the environment, which established in 2007, located in Tembi- Timbulhardjo, Bantul Yogyakarta. “The past is always recent” is the vision of Tembi the past is the standing foundation for the present and future. History can be seen as an Experience in the process of “Becoming”.
Source: www.tembi.org

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