Kotagede Heritage Walk: Explore 16th Century Royal Area and Experience Local Wisdom
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and local wisdom of Kotagede, a 16th-century royal area. Explore the unique architecture, culinary delights, and cultural traditions on this heritage walk.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mataram Kings Cemetery Kotagede - Our local guide will meet you and guide you during the tour. It brings you into some stops such as Kings tomb with special dress. In the cemetery area also lied Masjid Gedhe Mataram (the oldest mosque in Yogyakarta). in this area, you will also see the spring names Sendang Selirang
  • Between Two Gates - exploring traditional houses that are lived by local and also enjoying the tradisional snack. There is a term, \
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Tasty snacks included
  • Donation to local community
  • Traditional Javanese dress rental
Additional Information

This event is facilitated by the regional initiative (Local Empowerment) as a means of preserving heritage via promoting tourism. By doing so, we ensure that the encounter remains genuine.\nKotagede represents a collection of villages formerly recognized as the royal grounds of the 16th-century Islamic Mataram Kingdom. It embodies the fourfold concept of Catur Gatra Tunggal, comprising the Mosque (spiritual), Market (economic), Palace (administrative), and Square (communal).\nOver time, spanning from the rule of royalty, through colonization, independence, to the contemporary epoch, there has emerged a distinctive blend of architectural styles, gastronomy, societal interactions, and indigenous knowledge that shapes the cultural framework of the inhabitants.\nTo conclude, participants will have the pleasure of a coffee break in a traditional Javanese domicile situated along rukunan alley.

Location
Jl. Masjid Besar No.905
Jalan Masjid Besar
Under the big banyan tree
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Patty_d
Feb 21, 2024
UPIK was a great and very special guide! - Guided by and sharing ideas our during our walk through Kotagede with UPIK was really special for us. What a great love for her culture, her kampong, her believes she has! She opende our eyes for tradition. And UPIK:…….the pangsit was great!!!🙂 Thanks for a great walking tour.
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Nadhira_a
Jan 3, 2024
Kota Gede and its charms - Our guide, Upik, was very enthusiastic about sharing the history of Kota Gede. The tour was interactive as we walked through a few stops. Just keep in mind sometimes the weather might be too hot or rainy, so please equipped yourselves. All in all, would recommend if you like first hand historical experience.
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