Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Bali

Bali People Struggle Monument monument location is very strategic because it is located in front of the Office of the Governor of Bali, exactly in the Field Renon Nitimandala. Subdistrict East Denpasar. Monument with an area of ​​4900 m2 and a land area of ​​138,830 m2. It was established to perpetuate the spirit of the Balinese people struggle from time to time and the spirit of patriotism and pay homage to the heroes. The appeal of this monument is a magnificent building with Balinese architecture. The monument was built in the form of Bajra (bell) towering. Horizontally, the composition of the rectangular square symmetric and refers to the concept of Tri Mandala, and vertically, the monument is also divided into three parts, namely referring to the concept of Tri Anga. On the middle floor there are 33 pieces of this monument diorama berdemensi unit 2 x 3 meter depicting scenes of the era to era to the history of Balinese life history of the struggle of the people of Bali.

Republic of Indonesia

Republic of Indonesia is the abbreviated RI or country in Southeast Asia, which is crossed by the equator and located between Asia and Australia as well as between the Pacific and Indian Ocean. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country consisting of 17,508 islands, therefore he is also called the Nusantara (Archipelago Between).With a population of 222 million souls in 2006,  Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and the largest Muslim populated country in the world, although officially not an Islamic state. Indonesia is a republic form of government, with the House of Representatives, the Regional Representative Council and the President are directly elected. Capital city is Jakarta. Indonesia is bordered by Malaysia on Borneo island, with Papua New Guinea in Guinea and Timor Leste in the Timor Island. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, Philippines, Australia, and the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India.

History of Indonesia heavily influenced by other nations. Indonesian archipelago became an important trade region since at least the 7th century, when the kingdom of Sriwijaya in Palembang religion and trade relations with China and India. Kingdoms Hinduism and Buddhism have been growing in the early centuries AD, followed by the traders who brought Islam, and various European powers fought one another to monopolize the spice trade in the Moluccas during the era of ocean exploration. Once under Dutch colonial rule, Indonesia which was then called the Dutch East Indies declared its independence at the end of World War II. Furthermore, Indonesia had a variety of obstacles, threats and challenges of natural disasters, corruption, separatism, a democratization process and the period of rapid economic change.

From Sabang to Merauke, Indonesia consists of various ethnic, linguistic and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest ethnic group and most politically dominant. Indonesia's national motto, "Unity in Diversity" ("Diversity remains one"), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. Besides having a dense population and vast territory, Indonesia has a natural area that supports the level of biodiversity in the world's second largest.

Lake Kalimutu

Kelimutu Mount is  has a height 1640 meters above sea level has three crater at the summit called Lake Flores. Flores is the third lake water has a color different and changing every moment. From red to green then red hearts. Sometimes a blackish brown color, and blue. The third broad lake was approximately 1.051 million square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic meters of water. Boundary between the lake was a narrow stone walls are prone to landslides. The wall is very steep with a 70-degree angle. Wall height of the lake ranges from 50 to 150 meters. Kelimutu last erupted in 1886 and left three-shaped crater lake where the water is colored red (Tiwu ata polo), blue (Tiwu ko'o Nuwa fai muri), and white (ata Tiwu bupu).

These three colors are starting to change since 1969 when the eruption of Mount Iya in Ende, and color change was never the same. According to local belief, the lake with water the color red is the gathering place of the spirits from around the world. Lake with red water is the gathering place of the spirits of evil, deep blue lakes to the youth, and the white lake for the elderly. "The spirits will live in the three lakes that fit their social status," the recognition of one of the staff of the Department of Tourism Kab.Ende Djafar Sidiq who knew about Flores.

On the way to Flores, visitors can enjoy the flora and fauna rarely found in other places such as mountain pine, redwood, edelweiss, porcupines, boars, rats, and birds gerugiwa. Stunning scenery you can also see such activities continue solfatara a steaming crater and the walls are yellow. When you cast a glance toward the east when it reaches the peak of the red lake, a hill seen towering round. That Buu Ria, the highest location in Kelimutu.

Pantai Sekongkang

Sekongkang beautiful beaches and exotic Maybe you rarely or never even heard Sekongkang Coast. Though the beach is located at the corner of Sumbawa Island is very beautiful and exotic. His charm will amaze anyone who visits. I was very amazed when I first saw this beach. I guarantee, you will fall in love with this beach once you see it. Sekongkang hidden beaches located in the southwest corner of the island of Sumbawa, precisely in the Lower Village Sekongkang, District Sekongkang, West Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. To reach this beach it takes struggle. From the Port of Poto Tano, Sumbawa Island at the western end, you have to down winding roads, up and down and often perforated here and there, as far as 55 km. However, all your sacrifices will pay off when he got on the Beach Sekongkang. Clean white sandy beaches soft will welcome your arrival. Sea water-clear, turquoise-colored crystals will refresh your eyes. Hills towering around the coast, further adds to this Sekongkang Coast exoticism.

The sun was rather inclined to the west when I got to the beach and Annas Sekongkang. Its rays are not so hot, but still warm. I immediately checked in at the Tropical Beach Club

Amazing Pantai Sanur

Attractions Sanur beach is a beach because the beach is the historic beach where the landing of the Dutch royal troops when the Dutch attacked the Badung region at the time of the colonial era. Sanur beach is a place famous tourist resort on the island of Bali. This place is located just east of the city of Denpasar, the capital of Bali. Sanur located in the municipality of Denpasar. Among tourism, Sanur beach was first introduced by the Belgian painter named AJ Le Mayeur and his wife Ni Polok who settled in Sanur since 1937. In 1963 tourism stretching more so with the establishment of Sanur Bali Beach Hotel (now The Grand Bali Beach Inna which is the first hotel built in Bali. Until now the area is still one of the main tourist destinations in the city of Denpasar.

In an effort to enhance the attractiveness of the tourist area of ​​Sanur, since 2006, implemented Sanur Village Festival. Sanur Village Festival is an annual event which regularly held in Sanur. This event was initiated by the communities of Sanur, the Sanur Development Foundation and dudukung by the Government of Denpasar.

Jaya Pura Amai Coast Tourism

Attractions: Amai Beach a beach that has white sand, clear water and very attractive, decorated with freshwater estuaries are clear at the end of the beach, as well as equipped huts to rest, many tourists come to this beach for bathing and basking in the scorching heat sun. This beach is located in the District Depapre 5 miles from Beach City Jayapura.objek Depapre Amai beach resort is a beach with water meeting the Salt Water Beach Tourism Tawar.Objek Amai is ideal for weekend excursions with Travel keluarga.Objek Indonesia Heaven on Earth.see more

Attractive Pulau Tiga

Three Island is an island that is uninhabited by humans which is located in the South China Sea, off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia. The island was formed on 21 September 1897 when an earthquake that hit Mindanao led to the eruption of a volcano near the island Borneo.Jarak three only one kilometer from the beach in the village of Pasir Putih, District Sangtombolang, Bolaang Mongondow. The island is filled with palm trees, belongs to the royal family of Datu Manoppo Cornelis (1901), a descendant of King Corenelius Manoppo, king of the 16th (1832). To go to the edge of the island groups of three, only takes about 20 minutes, using a motor boat katinting,, only a dozen hectare area of ​​the island. At any given day, such as residents around the holidays to make tourist attractions. The distance from one island to another island, must use a motor boat. Latency of about 5 minutes, or about 100-200 meters. About a hundred yards from the beach, visible indentations garden plots

Three island famous as the filming location of the first session of the reality show Survivor. Tourism Indonesia Heaven on Earth.

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Beautiful Pulau Derawan

The island is located in the Islands Derawan Derawan, District Derawan, Berau, East Kalimantan Island Unit morphology bertopografi Derawan is a flat coastal plain. Sand beach has a slope of about 7 ° - 11 ° with a width of 13.5 to 20 meters. In the surrounding waters are known as marine parks and dive (diving) with a depth of about five meters. There are a wide variety of marine life here, such as squid (Cuttlefish), lobster, fish pipe (ghostpipe fish), octopus (Octopus bluering), nudibranchs, sea horses (seahorses), eel ribbon (ribbon eels) and fish skorpion (scorpionfishes ). On a rock at a depth of ten meters, there is a reef known as "Trigger Blue Wall" because of the reef with a length of 18 meters there is a lot of fish trigger.Pulau Derawan.

An island with a sea-colored blue and green shades are stunning, soft sand, palm trees line the coast, with a small forest in the middle of the island which is the habitat of various species of plants and animals and the natural beauty of the fascinating underwater . No wonder that this island could be ranked as a top three world-class dive destination and make this island a dream island for divers. It is easy to reach this beautiful island. You can fly for approximately three hours to Aberdeen by plane from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta or Denpasar. From Aberdeen, you still have to fly to Cape Redeb diving one-hour plane ride KAL Star, Deraya or DAS. In addition, Cape Redeb can also be reached by sea, by climbing or boat from Samarinda Tarakan to Tanjung Redeb followed by renting a motorboat

Fascinating Pantai Batee Puteh Aceh Barat

The beach is beautiful Batee Puteh is located in West Aceh district. Location Beach Batee Puteh about three miles from the city of Meulaboh. Puteh Batee beach is very crowded by the community during the holidays for a swim or just enjoy the beauty of the scenery. Is a suitable place for family holidays, in addition to white and clean beaches add to the attraction of this tourist area. Tourism Indonesia Heaven on Earth

Natural Tourism of White Crater

White crater This place is located in the area Ciwidey, Bandung in West Java. The scenery is quite beautiful, it's cold. On the mountain, there is a stretch of white sand, and there is a green lake in the middle, a view that is quite a contrast. Even when I get there, there is a bride and groom are taking pictures for pre-wedding. This beautiful place reportedly discovered by a Dutchman named Dr. Franz Wilhelm Junghuh. He does not believe the stories of locals who say the area is haunted Patuha, because residence jinn and spirits. So there is no animal that even a passing bird flying across it can die. It found the existence of the lake, in which there are bursts of sulfur, so the animals do not like the smell.

Near the entrance there are several Saung, so we can rest with a relaxed atmosphere that we never get in the big cities. Admission price is quite cheap, Rp 3,500 / person, plus Rp 3,000 for the car. Indeed, in this place there is not a complete facility, just selling the existing landscape. Unfortunately, this should be a very attractive tourist place if managed seriously by pemerintah.Wisata Indonesia Heaven on Earth.

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Amazing Candi Tikus Tourism

Mice are a relic of the Majapahit Kingdom temple located in the complex Trowulan, precisely in Hamlet Tinuk, Temon Village, District Trowulan, Mojokerto regency, East Java. This temple is one of the major archaeological sites in Trowulan. Rat temple building as a place of ritual bathing (petirtaan) in the complex administrative center of Majapahit. The main building consists of two levels.

This temple site excavated in 1914 on the orders of the Regent Mojokerto Kromodjojo Adinegoro. Because mice are often found around the ruins, the site was later named Candi Tikus. The new Rat temple restored in the year 1985-1989. Rat Temple is built in the 13th century or the 14th century. The temple is connected with the description in the book Negarakertagama Prapanca MPU, that there is a place to bathe the king and certain ceremonies are held in the swimming-pool.

Buildings made of red brick with a height 5.20 meters, 25.4 meters long and 23.6 meters wide is supposedly a place of purification and water park princess of the Majapahit kingdom. Rat Temple This temple is called for, when found a place that prey on mice breeding rice farmers.

The architecture symbolizes the sanctity of Mount Mahameru as a place bersemayamnya the gods. According to Hindu belief Mahameru mountain is also home to Tirta Amrita water or water of life, which is believed to have magical powers and can deliver prosperity. From this myth of water flowing in the Rat Temple Mount were attributable Mahameru. Until now, there are still people who believe bahawa water farmers in Rat Temple can be used to resist or repel pests from the rice field rat. This temple is very easily reached either by personal vehicle and transport umum.Objek Heaven Travel World Mojokerto.

Wonderful Tourism in Dieng Plateau Wonosobo

Dieng name derived from Sanskrit is "On" meaning "high place" or "mountain" and "Hyang" from Khayangan word meaning place of the gods goddesses. So Dieng mean mountain areas where the gods and goddesses residing. However, according to other sources, Dieng's name comes from the words in the Javanese language "adi" meaning beautiful and "Aeng" meaning strange. So Dieng is a beautiful place and full of oddities. On top of this mountain there is a temple complex. Dieng is a village in the district area and adjacent counties Kejajar Banjarnegara. This area is located about 26 miles north of the town of Wonosobo. The road winding and uphill.

On the left and right the way it looks stunning scenery. However, please be careful because there are many cliffs and sharp turns. With conditions like this, make sure your vehicle is in good condition. It is recommended you do not use vehicles that are too big, just a micro bus or smaller. If you come up with a big bus, you can park your bus in around Wonosobo city square and then hire a micro bus routes Wonosobo Dieng. In the southern corner of the town square there is an information center for tourists where you can request further information.

As I approached the Dieng, the lower the temperature, make sure your jacket is not left behind. So cold so sometimes it can reach 15 degrees Celsius in the daytime and 10 degrees at night. Sometimes, a fresh scent will smell faintly tinged sulfur, especially around the crater. In that area there are many active craters. From a distance, Dieng area looks like a mountain peak with a broken leaving the plains with many craters. That is why the Dieng Plateau is named with a mean plateau in the mountains.

Temple Areas

Dieng Plateau Dieng plateau region is one of the mainstay of the tourist area of ​​Wonosobo regency. In this place there are various attractions in the form of objects of natural attractions and cultural relics of the past in the form of temples and other archaeological objects. Dieng plateau is managed by two districts of Wonosobo regency and Banjarnegara. Boundaries between these two districts the right to divide Plateu Dieng. So that objects that were there also is divided, there is an entrance area there is an incoming Wonosobo and Banjarnegara region. However, due to geographical conditions in such a way, the Dieng Plateau are more accessible from Wonosobo. Moreover, the most likely direction of more tourists from the east, such as Semarang, Magelang or Yogyakarta. Therefore, tourists staying only a headed north to the Dieng, a distance of approximately only 26 km.

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History of Yogyakarta

KRATON Yogyakarta was built in 1756 AD or the year 1682 by Prince Mangkubumi Java Sukowati who then hold a lane I. After going through the long struggle between 1747-1755 which ended with the Treaty Gianti. Before occupying the Kraton current, lane I or Sultan Hemengku lane Senopati Ingalogo Ngabdulrahman Sayidin Panotogomo Kalifatullah Ketawang Ambar live in Dalkeith, Sleman. Five kilometers west of Yogyakarta Kingdom.

From Ambar Ketawang Ngarso Dalem determine the capital of Mataram Kingdom in the Village Pacetokan. A region that is flanked by two rivers and streams Winongo Code. This location is in an imaginary line of the South Sea, Krapyak, the Palace, and Mount Merapi. The building comprises Kraton least seven wards. Each ward is limited by Regol or entrance. Sixth Regol is Regol Brojonolo, Sri Manganti, Danapratopo, Kemagangan, Gadungmlati, and Kemandungan. Sultan's Palace flanked by two square is Square Square North and South. Each square berukurang approximately 100x100 meters. While the overall Kraton stands on 1.5 square kilometers of land.

Core building fortified palace with double walls as high as 3.5 square meters (1,000 x 1,000 meters). So to enter must pass through the gate called Plengkung. There are five gates namely Plengkung Tarunasura or Plengkung Wijilan in the Northeast kingdom. Plengkung Jogosuro or Plengkung Ngasem in the southwest. Plengkung Joyoboyo or Plengkung Castle in the west. Plengkung Nirboyo or Plengkung d'Ivoire to the south. Plengkung Tambakboyo or Plengkung Gondomanan in the east. In the castle, especially in the south has a small road that serves for the mobilization of soldiers and weaponry. The four corners are made bastion fortress equipped with a small hole that serves to spy the enemy. The guard handed over the fortress palace of them soldiers, Pvt Jogokaryo, Mantrijero Soldiers, and Soldiers Bugis. Jogokaryo soldiers had passed him the flag and stay in Kampung Jogokaryan. Mantrijero soldiers equipped with Union Flag and lived in Kampung Purnomosidi Mantrijeron. Bugis warrior who flagged Unity Wulandari lived in Kampung Bugisan.

The reign of Sultan's Palace lane I (GRM Sujono) reigned from 1755-1792. Lane II (GRM Sundoro) reigned from 1792-1812. Lane III (GRM Surojo) leads the years 1812-1814. Lane IV (GRM Ibn Djarot) reigned from 1814-1823. Lane V (GRM Gathot Menol) reigned from 1823-1855. Lane VI (GRM Mustojo) reigned from 1855-1877. Lane VII (GRM Murtedjo) reigned from 1877-1921. Lane VIII (GRM Sudjadi) reigned from 1921-1939. Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX (GRM Dorojatun) leads the years 1940-1988. Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X (GRM Hardjuno Darpito) led in 1989