Tuesday 23 December 2008

Indonesia 2008 - Sultan Palaces and Taman Sari




Day 3 (Dec. 8, 2008) - Whole day was spent in touring the Sultan Palaces and Taman Sari (the old swimming place of the sultans).

Taman Sari was a recreation garden or a resting house for the Sultan and the family. It was also used a the hiding place for the royal family to defend against the enemy assault. It was not just a recreation place but is also a compound of bathing pool, canals, rooms and extremely large swimming pool (http://www.yogyes.com/en/yogyakarta-tourism-object/places-of-interest/tamansari/)

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