Central Java, the Cradle

Candi Sewu

It is probably unwise to make such titling for the fact that it is just  one of 33 provinces uniting more than 17 thousand islands in Indonesia. However, prehistoric fossils, large temples,  relics and plenty other historical as well as anthropological remnants consideren from earlier age of the archipelago were discovered all over it.

Jogja, the Heart of Java

Street Lamp

In terms of culture, art, and history, Jogja, without question, is the soul of Java. For many years in the past, this town played important role to represent the spirit of the nation to the world. It is where all Javanese sub cultures and that of other tribes meet and mix.

Bleduk Kuwu, Salty Mud Circus

Bledug Kuwu (Grobogan.co.id)

While thousands of people living in Sidoarjo consider mud volcano as disaster, villagers Kuwu regards it a gift from nature. Kuwu of Kradenan, Grobogan regency, Central Java  is the location of the earliest mud burst known to Indonesians.

Karimunjawa, Enchanting Marine Eco-Park

Karimunjawa (Wikipedia)

Karimunjawa is one of only a few island cluster to the north sea of Java. The 111.625 Ha island cluster is situated 45 nautical miles from the main land. The islands belong to Jepara regency is inhibited by around 8.800 people.

Borobudur, the Greatest Temple

Borobudur (Wikipedia)

There is no doubt that Borobudur is still the major object of interest in Central Java and Yogyakarta areas. Being a great Buddhist temple makes Borobudur unstoppable in inviting curiosity and applause from people around the world. Borobudur is factually situated on Central Java, however, it becomes the major tourist attraction for Yogyakarta.

Baturaden, Handsome Valley of Mount Slamet

Baturaden is a sub-district in Banyumas, Central Java. This place is situated only 14 km north from Purwokerto, the major city in the area. Being on the slopes of Mount Slamet, the second highest mount in Java, Baturaden is blanketted with fresh and humid atmosphere all day.

Benteng Pendem, Long Path Underground

Benteng Pendem (Cilacap.go.id)

Nusakambangan is probably one of the most familiar terms for Indonesian regarding law enforcement. It is the Indonesian Alcatraz situated on Cilacap regency of Central Java, where most dangerous criminals are jailed or executed. Facing this island on the mainland, there is a building that marks how important Cilacap was during colonial era. It is Benteng Pendem.