Alun Alun Kidul

Alun-alun Kidul, as wide and open place used for various purposes such as Sodoran, rampogan macan, agility and mental toughness training for soldiers, ceremonial grandeur, and so forth.

Javanese traditional architecture holds a principle known as Catur Gatra Tunggal (catur: Javanese for "four"; gatra: Javanese for "element"; tunggal: Javanese for "single/integrated"), which means "four elements in one single integrity". The principle is manifested in the architecture of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat King's Palace, which comprises a palace, a mosque, a city square, and a traditional market. Each of the place functions as the center of authority, prayer and worship, social activities, and economic activities respectively. Yogyakarta has two city squares one located in front of the palace, known as Alun-Alun Utara (alun-alun lor/Northern City Square), while the other one is located behind the palace and is known as Alun-Alun Selatan (alun-alun kidul/Southern City Square). The King's Palace is itself situated at a spot along the imaginary line connecting Mount Merapi, the King's Palace, and Parangtritis Beach.



The backyard of the king's palace is a place full of stories. Two of the folklores most identified with the Southern city square is its establishment; the city square was built to make the back side of the palace looks a lot like the front yard so that it doesn't stand backing the Southern Sea which is believed to be guarded by the Queen of the Southern Sea, who is said to have a mystical connection with the King of Mataram. The second story is the myth of walking pass the twin banyan trees planted on the city square, with eyes blindfolded. The game is known as masangin, which stands for "masuk dua beringin" (entering two banyan trees)

Hotels near Alun Alun Kidul, Yogyakarta

Viure Cafe And Guesthouse, Yellow Star Gejayan Hotel, Tune Hotel - Yogyakarta, Yellow Star Ambarukmo Hotel, Ndalem Nugraheni, @hom Platinum Gowongan, Favehotel Kotabaru.

Restaurants near Alun Alun Kidul, Yogyakarta

Bladok Losmen & Restaurant, Gudeg Yu Djum, Bedhot Resto, Bale Raos, Phuket, Bebek Goreng Haji Slamet, Lotek Colombo Bu Bagyo, R & B. Grill, warung cak sule, Warung Bu Ageng, Mediterranea Restaurant by Kamil, Soto Kadipiro II Rumah Makan, EasyGoIn' Restaurant & Bar, Hani's Restaurant And Bakery, Gudeg Sagan, Aglioo Pizza And Pasta "Nuwed", The Beatles Pub, ViaVia Cafe Jogja, Warung Heru, Ayam Goreng Tojoyo 3.

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