Yogyakarta is a tourist area of the temple is full of charm. Not only have the Borobudur Temple or Prambanan Temple, the city also has several attractions of the temple or ancient heritage sites that are not less beautiful, one of which is Queen Boko.Kolam Sites located in the South Hall of round-shaped hall. Communities around the Keraton Ratu Boko use the water in the swimming-pool to meet their needs for clean water, such as washing, bathing, cooking, and other site-lain.Cerita about the beauty of Ratu Boko is located about 3 miles south of Prambanan Temple that make the step foot to get there. On site parking area exists Ratu Boko Boko Pereng tavern, where the tourists can enjoy a romantic evening at Ratu Boko. Natural scenic beauty is breathtaking like the fabulous silk and Mount Merapi stands firmly, into the background of the store.
To reach the entrance of the tavern site Ratu Boko intercept dozens of steps, enough to make the heavy breathing and perspiration flowed freely. Especially if at the time blazing sun.
Having set foot on the last stair was yet to be followed by a trip through the trail is quite wide and uphill. But when he arrived at the front gate I, which became the main entrance of Queen Boko Site, fatigue was immediately relieved. Although after that there are still about four more steps that block in front of the main gate I Site Ratu Boko.
After spending more than 10 minutes from the parking area towards the main gate first on foot, finally I had missed the main gate. From the main gate first visitors still must pass through the main gate II with fifteen children tangga.Dari main gate II, visitors can see a few temples and ancient buildings built since thousands of years ago from a distance distance. Main Gate I and II to further pages of the first terrace with a courtyard terrace second.
I have three main gate entrance, while the second has five main gate entrance. Everything paduraksa shaped (arch-shaped building that has a roof, Red).
On the page the second terrace, approximately 45 meters to the north there is a shelf (base, Red) called the Temple of White Stone. Approximately 37 meters in the northeast there is a shelf which is a temple of cremation.
In the southeast corner of the temple there is one burning old well where the water contains a mystery. It is said that these wells named Amrita Mantana which means holy water that has been given a mantra.
According to myth, the water may be useful according to what is desired and is often used for events such as making the ritual procession of holy water to a procession of the Great Tawur Hindus.
Next 10 meters to the east of Combustion Temple that is a stone pedestals (the foundation stone pillar, Red) amounted to 18 pieces lengthwise direction of the East-West and a large pond. Approximately 40 meters south of the composition of stone pedestals have one shelf, called Pa-seban.
On the east and south Paseban there a gate that connects the caves, and veranda. Batur berdenah marquee rectangle measuring 20 x 21 meters and 1.46 meters high achieving composed of andesitic rocks on the north side of east and west are composed of the stairs rise andesite stone. Above the shelf of the hall there were a total of 24 schools umpak.
In the southeastern part of the stone buildings there Paseban called stations and on the south side stations there are three small temples of stone which consists of andesite stone floor.
On the east halls at a lower location there are several ponds. In the south of these pools are round, whereas in the north of the long rectangular pool. To go into each pool must pass through the hallway and some gate found in each pond.
Based on the inscriptions issued by the Rakai Panangkaran in 746 -784 AD, the region called Abhayagiri Site Ratu Boko temple. Abhaya means no harm and giri means hill or mountain. Vihara means a dormitory or place. Thus Abhayagiri Vihara means a dormitory or a Buddhist monk who is situated on a hill full of peace.
At the next time Abhayagiri Wihara renamed the Palace Walaing proclaimed by the vassal king named Rakai Walaing Kumbayoni Pu. Year 1790 a researcher from Holland named Van Boeckholtz find the archeological ruins on the hill Boko.
One hundred years later, FDK Bosch conduct research and translate research results into a book called Van Ratoe Boko Palace. Then there are archaeological Ratu Boko on the hill known as the Kraton Ratu Boko.
Kraton is derived from the Ka-da-tu-an, which means place of the king's palace. Queen means queen or king and Boko means Stork. But until now the name is still a mystery, especially about who was called as King Stork.
Based on the book record of the Ratu Boko, area of this site reached 250,000 square meters, with a height of 195.97 meters above sea level. From here the tourists can enjoy the beauty of Prambanan temple is located only a few hundred yards from the highway Yogyakarta - Solo.
Environment around the site Ratu Boko is a region that is composed of limestone hills in nature. In the north is limited a steep cliff, and the east bounded by steep cliffs and canyon area. While the western part bounded by hills and the River Opak puppies.
In addition to exploring the old buildings while imagining pomp buildings Keraton Ratu Boko of his day, visitors can also camp on site campground in the form of terraces (bertrap) with lots of plot-konblok to a place set up a tent.
At that location available field ceremony, toilet sons and daughters, electricity, clean water, musala, pavilion, as well as other facilities such as camping tents, internal security, insurance, and exclusive camping tent camping with a capacity of about 600 people.
To fill the camping activities, site manager Ratu Boko Boko Trekking also provides activities that began at 03.00 am in the morning - 09.00 am. Facilities provided equipment baton, flashlight, guide, snacks and drinks, and souvenirs.
Ratu Boko Site Manager also provides a package of activities that contain elements of education about archaeological excavation (digging), restoration (repair), and conservation (maintenance)
Pasar Kembang [Flower Market] or can be shortened Sarkem WTS is a localization which is located in the city of Yogyakarta. Localization is located not far from the street Malioboro. Central Flower Market is the official localization or prostitution.
