In educating the world cultural and natural heritage is not only to help young people to appreciate the remarkable achievement of the past but to teach them how to participate actively in safeguarding them so that they could contribute to the forging of a better common future. The learning process for all elements of society can be done with various aspects, namely: learn to know, learn to do, learn to be, and learn live to together. This is a source of value that can be used as inspiration for future generations to always think critically analytical. Besides, as a vehicle for the growth of a sense of pride , character building which are expected to bring sense of belonging and sense of obligation.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

TAMAN SARI WATER CASTLE, YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA

At first The Castle is a beautiful and charming water garden that  usually called as Segaran (in Javanese language means artificial sea). Tamansari means beautiful garden. Its located on Jl. Ngasem Yogyakarta, Indonesia, less than 1 Km west of Kraton. Tamansari is a popular tourist destination in Yogyakarta, because of its convenient location to the city center. The only way to get around Tamansari is by walking, which makes the place more enjoyable and gives more opportunities to enjoy the various tropical vegetations, local community houses, and batik galleries.


HISTORY
It is said that the park was built by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I in 1757 was the result of work of the new architectural style which is a mixture of Javanese and Portuguese style. 
Taman Sari Development began in the reign of Sultan Hamengkubuwono I (1755-1792), the first sultan of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta, and completed at the time of Sultan Hamengkubuwono II. Construction site originally known as the bathing place called Pacethokan, since the reign of Sunan Amangkurat IV (1719-1726). [According to the Book Mamana the sultan's palace, the project leader for the development of Taman Sari is Tumenggung Mangundipura. He had to travel two times to Batavia to learn about European architecture, which is the reason why the architecture of European-style castle.
Regent Madison, Raden Rangga Prawirasentika, participate in financing the construction of Taman Sari. Sultan Prawirasentika also begged to be freed from tax liability Madison. He offers alternative ways of payment. The Sultan accepted his proposal. In 1758, the Sultan ordered the Regents to oversee the manufacture of bricks and a variety of equipment, which will be used to build a park.


 

Sultan wanted a place where he could spend time to relax after years of war he had just experienced. Raden Tumenggung Mangundipura, under the supervision of Raden Arya Natakusuma (which later became Sri Pakualam II), responsible for development. Construction was started in Java, 1684 (1758 AD). After finding out how big the complex was, Raden Rangga Prawirasentika realize that the cost will be greater than the tax. She resigned from the project and was replaced by Prince Natakusuma which continue until the project is completed.



The palace complex fell out of use following an earthquake in 1867, which destroyed several buildings and drained the famous water features. Over time, squatters began to inhabit the site, living among the deserted pavilions and building homes in the former lakebeds.




DETAIL LOCATION
The buildings in the Taman Sari complex include the Castle Gate Kenari, Gedong Temanten and Gedong Pangunjukan, Stage Gate, Gedong Gang, Swimming Winangun Bannerman, the Great Gate, Gate clerk, Gedong Garjitowati, Umbulsari Gate Park, Pasarean Ledoksari, Pogangan Peksi Give, Gate Gumuling Well, Well Gumuling, Pulo Kenanga, Urung-urung, Pulo Panembung, Pogangan.




OPEN HOURS
Open every day from 09:00 to 15:30 pm


ENTRY TICKET
Domestic: USD $ 2500.00
Worldwide: USD $ 5000.00


ACTIVITY

After completely refurbished, Taman Sari will be provided to the public who wish to perform particular activities related to culture, although not reject the possibility to be used as a place for other events such as a party.

FACILITIES:
- Place parker
- Licensed tour guides


TIPS & TRICKS
When you are in the Castle, the bicycle is the most appropriate means of transportation for those who want berkekeliling area around Taman Sari. Hara sekitarRp rent 5000.00 per hour to rent a bike, but bikes are not quite good condition and is obligated to replace if any damage or loss during the lease.

1 comment:

  1. ga salah nee nulisnya????
    ENTRY TICKET
    Domestic: USD $ 2500.00
    Worldwide: USD $ 5000.00

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