| Central Java | |
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Coat of arms and flag   | |
| State | Indonesia |
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| Surface | 35,681 km² |
| Inhabitants | 35.833.077 (2010) |
| Institutional website | |
Central Java (Jawa Tengah) is a region of Java.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Cilacap - Industrial port on the south coast dominated by a 19th century Dutch fortress, Cilacap boasts beautiful beaches in the surroundings but without any infrastructure and often cluttered with waste, especially those closest to the center.
- Jepara - City famous throughout Indonesia for the production of furniture and also for the presence of numerous craftsmen skilled in wood carving.
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- Kudus - Purely Muslim city, Kudus is famous for its tobacco processing and manufacturing factories kretek a type of cigarettes made with a mixture of tobacco, cloves and other additives. The name of the city, derived from Arabic Al Qods, means "the Saint".
- Mangelang - Historic town very close to Borobudur, Mangelang it boasts ruins of Hindu temples and also offers the opportunity to sail up the river Elo and its lush gorges by boat.
- Purwokerto - Pleasant city with surprisingly clean streets, Purwokerto still retains reminiscences of the colonial period.
- Semarang - Ancient Dutch administrative center and today's capital of the province of Central Java, Semarang is a cosmopolitan port city with a significant presence of Muslims. Undoubtedly a very picturesque place but sloppy, unkempt and above all chaotic.
- Surakarta (Only or also Room) - Traditional city characterized by magnificent buildings and the cordial character of its inhabitants, Surakarta it is eclipsed by its proximity to the most famous Yogyakarta.
- Wonosobo - Ideal place to stay overnight for excursions toDieng plateau.
- Yogyakarta - Capital and major center of Central Java, Yogyakarta it is also the most visited city in the region due to its remarkable artistic and cultural heritage and the nearby temples of Borobudur and Prambanan.
Other destinations
- Dieng Plateau - Plateau over 2,000 meters and covered with lush vegetation. It has more than 800 contemporary temples of the Buddhist complex of Borobudur discovered and restored by Dutch archaeologists in the 19th century.
- Borobudur - Colossal Buddhist temple included in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites.
- Karimunjawa - An archipelago of enchanting tropical islets in the Java Sea, well off the beaten track by mass tourism.
- Mount Merapi - Spectacular volcanic cone that characterizes the landscapes of much of the region, Mount Merapi (Mountain of Fire) is unfortunately considered the most dangerous volcano in all ofIndonesia. Its frequent eruptions, including the last one in October-November 2010, sowed death and destruction.
- Prambanan - Located just 17 km from Yogyakarta, Prambanan is an impressive complex of Hindu temples dating back to the eighth century AD.
How to get
By plane
- 1 Adisucipto International Airport (IATA: JOG), ☎ 62 274 484261. The airport of Yogyakarta it is the closest stop to the major tourist attractions of the region. You can reach it, as well as from Jakarta, Denpasar (Bali) and other centers of theIndonesia also from Kuala Lumpur is Singapore thanks to the direct flights of the companies AirAsia is SilkAir. The airport has a train station located on one of the two main lines that cross the island of Java and also a direct bus station as well as to nearby Yogyakarta, to the cities of Only is Semarang. Keep in mind that there is a boarding tax which in 2011 amounted to 35,000 rupees for domestic flights and 100,000 rupees for international ones.
- 2 Adisumarmo International Airport. The airport of the city of Only constitutes a (minor) alternative to that of Yogyakarta. It is served by an international flight to / from Kuala Lumpur of the AirAsia while most of the domestic flights are operated by low costLion Air which has managed to defeat the competition of the same national airline, the Garuda Indonesia.
- 3 Achmad Yani International Airport (IATA: SRG). The airport of the city of Semarang it is useful for those who want to reach the various centers on the northern coast of Java. The same companies listed above operate there
- 4 Dewadaru Airport (IATA: KWB). The only port of call in the archipelago Karimunjawa is located on the island of Kemujan and is served by flights from the Airfast Indonesia made with small biplane that depart from the airport of Semarang as well as charter flights operated by the luxurious hotel complexes on the island such as the Kura-Kura Resort. Although the flights are short, they are all much more expensive than average but, if you adapt, you can use a regular ferry service that leaves from the port of Jepara.
How to get around
What see
Lawang Sewu in Semarang
- Borobudur - Buddhist temple from the 9th century AD about forty km from Yogyakarta. The temple is on the list UNESCO of the World Heritage Sites.
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
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