Rabu, 08 Juli 2009

MASJID AGUNG


Masjid Agung lies on the western side of the north square. It is a place for praying and place for holding religious ceremonies as well Religious ceremonies like Sekaten and Garebeg are held every year to celebrate the Islamic holidays. The mosque provide the Kraton for religious activities. This Mosque is designed with traditional architecture. The style has a special roof called "Tajug", such a roof that is especially used for religious buildings. This traditional mosque becomes the most interesting part of the building because of the architecture.
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GEDUNG AGUNG

Gedung Agung is located on the right at the lower part of jalan Malioboro traveling south. It was once the residence of the Dutch Resident (administration) and between 1946 - 1949, during the struggle for independence. It functioned as the residence of the first President of Indonesia Soekarno.

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