Special Region of Yogyakarta

The Special Region of Yogyakarta extends from the southern slopes of Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean coast, encompassing volcanic plains and limestone karst. Yogyakarta city is the region’s cultural centre, known for the Kraton, the royal palace of the Yogyakarta Sultanate, and for its long-standing traditions of batik, gamelan, and Javanese performing arts. South and east of the city, the Gunung Sewu karst creates a markedly drier terrain of caves, hills, and seasonal waterways, while the coastal districts meet the surf of the Indian Ocean. Browse other webcams across the Special Region of Yogyakarta to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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