Tugu Jogja

Built around one year after the existence of Yogyakarta Kingdom, Tugu Jogja is almost 3 centuries old. At the early time, it was 25 m and known as Tugu Golong-Gilig. It clearly described the philosophy of the unity of God and creatures. But in 1867, a big earthquake in Yogyakarta ruined the monument. In 1889 the Dutch government renovated the monument. It was constructed as a square with sharp peak, about 15 m height. The monument was then is was also called as De Witt Paal or Tugu Pal Putih. Now, Tugu Jogja is the most popular landmark of Yogyakarta.

Location:
junction of Mangkubumi, Soedirman,
A.M. Sangaji, & Diponegoro street

Attractions:
monument

Nearby Destinations:
Pasar Beringharjo (market)
Beteng Vredenburg (fort)
Keraton (palace)
Taman Sari (water castle)