9 Jogja City Attractions in 2020 that are not far away but really worth visiting

Kapanlagi.com - Jogja is still a dream destination for many tourists, both domestic and foreign. Moreover, there are various interesting tourist spots that can be visited in Jogja. From historical sites to trendy ones, tourist spots in Jogja are never boring to visit.

Unfortunately, not everyone likes to travel far in Jogja. Especially if they have to leave the city area. Besides being tiring, it will also increase transportation costs to the destination. Instead, these tourists will maximize their vacation by enjoying various tourist spots within the city of Jogja.

If you are one of them, these Jogja city attractions are not only not far away, but also worth visiting. Curious about the locations? Take note, okay.

1. Taman Sari Jogja

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Easy to visit, located in Jogja city and worth it to add to your holiday photo collection, Taman Sari is a must-visit. Taman Sari is a historic bathing place of the sultan in Jogja city that offers unique architecture.

Inside, there are three pools and fountains commonly known as Umbul Binangun. In the past, Taman Sari covered an area of almost 10 hectares, but now some parts have become residential areas.

2. Alun-Alun Selatan Jogja

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In the evening, Jogja city has a cool tourist destination to visit, namely Alun-Alun Kidul or Alun-Alun Selatan. The most famous attraction there is walking with closed eyes between two twin banyan trees.

It is said that if you can do it and successfully pass through the two twin banyan trees, your wish will come true. In addition, at Alun-Alun Kidul, you can also try the fun of riding an odong-odong with colorful lights.

Afterwards, you can continue by enjoying the warmth of wedang ronde. Not only easy to reach, this tourist spot in Jogja city is also worth it for sure.

3. Masjid Gedhe Kauman

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Besides the palace, Jogja city also has one iconic building that is closely related to Islamic culture. Especially if not Masjid Gedhe Kauman. The largest and oldest mosque in Jogja city bears witness to the silent acculturation of Islamic and Javanese cultures there.

This 16,000 square meter mosque was first built by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. Its location is not far from the Keraton Alun-Alun and is worth it for those of you who want to visit religious sites in Jogja city.

4. Keraton Jogja

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Not less worth it, and also close to visit because it is located in Jogja city is Keraton Jogja. In addition to presenting the historical collection of the sultan in the palace museum, on certain occasions you can also find various interesting attractions there.

Take, for example, the famous grebeg ceremony, which usually starts with the sekaten event. In addition to the magnificent and well-preserved palace building, it gives you interesting ideas for cool photos, without having to go far from Jogja city.

5. Beringharjo Market

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The location of Beringharjo Market is not only close to Malioboro area, but this place is also one of the worth it tourist destinations to visit. Because, various kinds of batik, from fabric to typical Jogja clothing, can be found there.

Moreover, you can find various delicious culinary delights, as well as various antique souvenirs, masks, bracelets, tissue holders, and many more. To get there from Malioboro, you can simply walk, because Beringharjo Market is very close to Benteng Vredeburg.

6. Tugu Jogja

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Try searching on Instagram with the keyword 'Jogja tourism', then observe if Tugu Jogja almost always dominates the search results. This proves that Tugu Jogja is still one of the favorite destinations as well as an iconic landmark in the City of Gudeg.

What's interesting is that Tugu Jogja is located within the city of Jogja, so you don't need to go far to find it. If you want to use it as a background for taking photos, come in the evening.

Because the surrounding lights illuminate it, making Tugu Jogja look even more beautiful. Plus, you don't need to pay anything extra. Just be careful, because its location is in the middle of an intersection. Apart from that, it is worth it to visit.

7. Zero Kilometer Point Jogja

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Want to visit an iconic location that is now even more beautiful in Jogja city? Just come to the zero kilometer point of Jogja. In addition to displaying various old and historic buildings that are still functioning well, you can also find various photo spots with a retro atmosphere.

Moreover, recently the quality of public facilities in the zero kilometer point area of Jogja has been improved. From wide sidewalks to lamps and park benches, which make tourists feel comfortable staying there, without having to travel far outside Jogja city.

8. Vredeburg Fortress Jogja

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Who says visiting a museum is boring? You won't find that if you visit Vredeburg Fortress Jogja. In addition to its strategic location and can be reached on foot from Malioboro, Vredeburg Fortress Jogja offers interesting collections from the Dutch colonial era.

What's even cooler, Vredeburg Fortress still maintains the authenticity of its building, without changing at all since it was first built, so it's really worth visiting.

9. Malioboro Area in Yogyakarta

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Last but not least, there is the Malioboro area which is very easy to reach on foot and worth visiting. Moreover, Malioboro has just been renovated, making it look more organized and beautiful.

You can simply enjoy the slow life by walking around and trying delicious culinary delights in Malioboro. Don't forget to bring a fully charged camera, so you can enjoy taking cool photos there.

Those are some of the must-visit attractions in Yogyakarta in 2020, which are not far away but definitely worth it. By optimizing the attractions within the city, your vacation will not be too tiring.

You can also optimize your holiday agenda by visiting various cool tourist spots without worrying about spending too much time on the road due to the distance of the attractions.

From a budget perspective, this type of vacation is also considered cost-effective. Because most of the travel can be done on foot, it can save transportation costs. Instead, you can allocate that budget to culinary tourism in Yogyakarta city. Have a great vacation!

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