Tugu Yogyakarta
Monument in Yogyakarta, Indonesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tugu Yogyakarta (Javanese: ꦠꦸꦒꦸꦔꦪꦺꦴꦒꦾꦏꦂꦠ, Tugu Ngayogyakarta) is an important historical pillar landmark in the city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Tugu means monument, which is usually built as a symbol of an area conceptualising characteristics of that region. Because of its historical background, Tugu Yogyakarta has become a historical icon of the city.
Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Criteria ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii |
Reference | 1671 |
Inscription | 2023 (45th Session) |
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Tugu Yogyakarta | |
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Type | pillar |
Location | Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
Coordinates | 7.782920627825076°S 110.3670853697517°E / -7.782920627825076; 110.3670853697517 |
Height | 15 m (49 ft) |
Built | 1775 |
Built for | Spiritual unity of the people |
Architectural style(s) | Javanese architecture |
Location in Yogyakarta |
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Tugu Yogyakarta is located right in the middle of the intersection between Mangkubumi Street, Sudirman Street, A.M Sangaji street, and Dipenogoro street of the city.[1][2]
The name Tugu is also an alternative name for the Yogyakarta railway station.