The Palace of Yogyakarta, A blend of Javanese, Islamic, and European cultures

Jl Rotowijayan Block No 1, Panembahan, Kraton, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta

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Introduction

The Yogyakarta Palace was built in 1756 and serves as the residence of the Sultan and the administrative headquarters of Yogyakarta Special Region. Located in the city center, the palace faces Mount Merapi to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south. With a history of nearly 260 years, the palace remains under the jurisdiction of the Sultan even after Indonesian independence. Today, besides serving as the residence and office of the current Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, the palace also houses museums open to visitors. The palace represents a fusion of Islamic, Javanese, and European (especially Dutch) cultures due to the influence of past Sultans. The palace regularly hosts traditional Javanese performances, many of which are religious in nature. Visitors can enjoy Gamelan performances on Mondays and Tuesdays (10:00), Wayang shadow puppet shows on Wednesdays and Saturdays (Wednesday 10:00, Saturday 9:30), Javanese poetry performances on Fridays (9:00), and classical dance performances on Thursdays and Sundays (Thursday 10:00, Sunday 9:30).