Prawirotaman, an area located about five kilometers from the city center can be an alternative when looking for lodgings confused. The area was not only provides a unique and affordable accommodation, but also a series of artshop, cafes, book shops, traditional markets, and a slate that could certainly be an alternative tour as well.
Prawirotaman as a village known since the 19th century, when a royal palace named Prawirotomo receive prize piece of land from the palace. From the beginning, this village does not have a minor role for Yogyakarta. Pre-independence period, this village became a concentration paramilitary fighters. Post-independence, ie in the 60's, this village is known as a center of printed batik industry which is managed by the descendants Prawirotomo. While since the '70s, along meredupnya batik industry, the descendants Prawirotomo swerved into lodging services and Prawirotaman was becoming known as a tourist village.
Entering Prawirotaman area, you are greeted by the village feel of the city, ranging from passing vehicles to greeting the people who usually
speak English. Lodging with a unique series of architectures, from Javanese classical to contemporary hotel located in the region. The facilities provided are quite tempting lodging at affordable prices, from Rp 50,000 - Rp 300,000. Although there has changed hands, most lodgings are still managed by descendants Prawirotomo, consists of three major families of Werdoyoprawiro, Suroprawiro, and Mangunprawiro.Prawirotaman region I or commonly called Prawirotaman course is the most famous. In addition to lodging, in this region there are also other tourist facilities such as travel tour agents, cafes and kiosks, cafes and restaurants, to the bookshop. In cafes and restaurants are available, you can enjoy many Javanese cuisine, Europe, and the combination of the two. Bookshop is available to provide good books with a cheaper price. Imported books that cost could be hundreds of thousands can be obtained by simply removing Rp 35,000 - Rp 60,000 only. Sometimes, there are also foreign tourists who want to exchange his book collection.
Some artshop also lined peddle trinkets unique art. There is a table made of bamboo, batik cloth, made from wood cabinets glondongan to antiques like decorative lighting and old-old dagger. One of the antiquities that are in demand among foreign tourists is stamped batik. Typically, the stamp was used to decorate the table leaf, the wind-wind ventilation wooden house or just as a collection because it is considered to have artistic value in the form of detailed motifs that are very interesting and historical value is quite high. A German citizen had bought 1000 pieces stamped batik batik from a company that is now defunct.
To the south of the region Prawirotaman I Prawirotaman II is directly adjacent to a traditional market place. Take a walk in the traditional market in the morning is an interesting alternative to travel. In addition to watching the hustle and bustle of people who were shopping, you can also taste typical Yogyakarta snacks are sold. When headed to the south again, you will meet with Prawirotaman region III that is not less crowded. In Prawirotaman III, you'll find more houses.
Although the actual names of the two most southern part Prawirotaman is Prawirotaman Prawirotaman II and III, but the area is more known as Guerrilla Street. According to the story, the region is the headquarters of the Ghost Warrior Death (Indonesia's struggle for independence era army) led by Mr. Heartfelt. In one corner of the street, you can find a slate that was made to commemorate the struggle of these forces. In addition to the Ghost Death Force, paramilitary soldiers who are based in this area Prawirotomo Pvt.
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