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Kraton and Taman Sari

The royal area of Yogyakarta (I suppose), houses among other things the Water Palace, or Taman Sari (direct translation: fragrant garden). It was a hideaway for the Sultan, for retreat, meditation, and other such things. It was damaged in the 2006 earthquake, but has been restored since.
Ngayogyakarta Palace, King's crest/seal
Ngayogyakarta Palace, King's crest/seal
The 'center' of the palace
The 'center' of the palace
Ngayogyakarta Palace
Ngayogyakarta Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari Panorama1.jpg
Taman Sari Panorama1.jpg
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace - must be a toilet =)
Taman Sari - Water Palace - must be a toilet =)
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Taman Sari - Water Palace
Underneath the structure
Underneath the structure
Kraton, looking out towards Malioboro Street, main shopping street of Yogya
Kraton, looking out towards Malioboro Street, main shopping street of Yogya