Yogyakarta or Jogja is almost as famous as Bali. It has beautifull landscape such as beaches and temples, also comes with lots of traditional stuff such as batik. One of the icon of Jogja is Malioboro, road which runs between train station (Tugu Station) up to the palace (Keraton). Along this road, we can find any souvenir shops, historic buildings, traditional market, hotels, restaurants, and malls.
Fort Vredeburg is one of dutch heritage buildings in Jogja, located at south of Beringharjo. It was built in 1760 by Dutch Government in Keraton's land. This building was named Fort Rustenburg which mean castle resort. After earthquake in 1867, this fort was renovated and named Fort Vredeburg mean bastion of peace. Since 1760, this building has experienced various changes in the function. In 1760-1830 it become bastion, but it's all just strategy to observe Yogyakarta Sultanate and to prevent them from rebellion. In 1830-1945 serve as military base for Dutch and Japanese. Between 1945-1977 used as Indonesian military base and Bataliyon 403. On April 1985 this fort was developed into Perjuangan Museum and opened for public in 1987. Inside fort Vredeburg, there is bridge and trench, gate and guardhouse, barracks, warehouse, hall, and residences.
We can found so many batik shops here, but if we want to feel the pleasure of shopping in traditional markets, we can visit Beringharjo market. Its located at the south area, before fort Vredeburg. This traditional market devided into 3 section, garments section, groceries section, and fresh market. At the garments section, we can find any kind of batik, from clothes, bed linens, curtain, tablecloth untill accessories. Its located at the west side of Beringharjo. Fresh market located at east side of Beringharjo, providing herbs, fruits, vegetables and household needs. Groceries section located between garment section and fresh market. We can find any make-up accessories, clothing accessories, carnival supplies, etc.
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