My UNESCO World Heritage Postcards: Indonesia - The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks

"The central axis of Yogyakarta was established in the 18th century by Sultan Mangkubumi, and has continued from that time as a centre of government and Javanese cultural traditions. The six kilometre north-south axis is positioned to link Mount Merapi and the Indian Ocean, with the Kraton (palace) at its centre, and key cultural monuments lining the axis to the north and south that are connected through rituals. It embodies key beliefs about the cosmos in Javanese culture, including the marking of the cycles of life."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Postcard 1
Known as Karaton, the Yogyakarta Palace Complex is located in the center of the city of Yogyakarta or just Yogya as the local Javanese call it. I saw it from the outside as it was after closing time. It was built by Sultan Hamengkubuwono who was also the architect. Postcard shows "Bangsal Sitihinggil Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Beautiful stamps used. Thanks to Shinta of Indonesia.

Postcard 2

The colonial style Central Post Office in the royal Javanese city of Yogyakarta in Java, Indonesia with traditional becak or trishaw. I visited this nice Javanese city. Thanks to Shinta of Java, Indonesia. Beautiful traditional costume stamps used.