{"id":2924,"date":"2017-09-20T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2017-09-20T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/?p=2924"},"modified":"2017-09-19T13:11:47","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T17:11:47","slug":"all-about-jogja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/all-about-jogja\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Jogja"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to traveling on Java, the most popular tourist destination is far and away Yogyakarta. Or is it Jogjakarta? Or Jogja? We’ll get to the name in just a second. This city is a fascinating place to visit with lots to offer. Ancient temples, a palace, a castle, art, music, food, nightlife, and more. It really checks all the boxes. Let’s learn all about Jogja, starting with the name.<\/p>\n

What’s With the Name?<\/h2>\n
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Jogja is a fascinating place.<\/p><\/div>\n

The official name of the city is Yogyakarta.\u00a0Yogya\u00a0<\/i>means “suitable, fit, proper,” and\u00a0karta\u00a0<\/i>means\u00a0<\/i>\u201cprosperous, flourishing\u201d – \u201ca city that is fit to prosper.\u201d However, some choose to spell it as Jogjakarta<\/em>, which led to the shortened version of Jogja<\/em>. You can use all of the above when talking about the city, but make sure you type in “Yogyakarta” if searching for flights.\u00a0It\u2019s also a center for education and culture, which explains its nicknames \u2013\u00a0Kota Pelajar<\/strong>\u00a0(Student\u2019s City) and\u00a0Kota Budaya<\/strong>\u00a0(Cultural City). Now let’s take a look at a few of the things there are to do in this vibrant city.<\/p>\n

The Kraton<\/h2>\n
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Inside the Sulan’s Palace of Jogja.<\/p><\/div>\n

The main tourist attraction in the city is without a doubt the\u00a0Kraton<\/strong>\u00a0(Sultan\u2019s Palace). Although the Sultan doesn\u2019t wield as much power as he did before Indonesian independence, he is still the governor of the region. Visitors are allowed to stroll around part of the complex in the mornings, but it\u2019s still used for official purposes the rest of the day. It\u2019s a beautifully designed place, and well worth a couple of hours. Make sure you stick around for the daily cultural performance which differs from day to day.<\/p>\n