Hierapolis in Pamukkale, Turkey

    If yesterday we talked about Travertines in pamukkale, and now with the same place we will tell you about Hierapolis. Hierapolis is an ancient town that stood during the roman empire and the Byzantine empire. Called Hierapolis because there was once here Hiera temple (one of the Greek gods). Here we can find the remains of collapsed buildings, cathedrals, temples, walls, pillars, amphitheaters, and old tombs (the necropolis). Hierapolis is so vast, we had to walk for more than 2 hours to explore this historic place.

The Apollo Temple

    In the foreground of this picture are the remains of the Apollo Temple. Its foundations date to the Hellenistic period, but the structure itself was built in the 3rd century AD. Apollo was thought to be the city’s divine founder. The temple was built beside the plutonium, an underground cavern from which poisonous gases emerged. The city’s theater stands in the background.

Roman Amphitheatre Hierapolis

    Hierapolis is one of the finest examples of Roman theaters extant theater. Leaning against the hillside to be part of the audience that he has a long service life. Crashed through the roof of the building is a part of the scene in general can be seen in the main sections are intact. Two levels of the theater. There are 22 well as the lower level. There are 26 well as the upper level. Strong administrative monitoring section made ​​of marble seats. Drop off mid-vaulted passageways have survived both directions. Finished height of the stage building is estimated to be about 49 feet. Theatre personality around 10.000.

The Necropolis

    Another prominent archaeological aspect of Hierapolis is the necropolis, located just outside the northern city walls. Here lies one of the largest and best-preserved cemeteries in all of Turkey. It contains sarcophagi, many different types of tombs, and funeral monuments dating from the Hellenistic until the early Christian times. There are also numerous inscriptions here, more than 300 of which have been translated and published.

Cathedrals

    In the city centre, structures a cathedral, a church with pillars are present. Two other churches belonging to the 6th and 7th centuries, with smaller chapels are situated at the northern end of the city.

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Ngrenehan Beach, Wonosari, Gunungkidul

    Ngrenehan Beach is one of dozens of beach that stretches along the southern coast of Yogyakarta. Although the beach is not as famous as the other tourist beaches, such as Baron, Kukup, Krakal, or Sadeng. But, Ngrenehan beach serves a diverse menu is quite complete and interesting. Menu type can be seen from the beauty of the rock cluster which is located at the mouth of the bay, a stretch of white sandy beach, the sounds of the ocean waves pounding on the walls of southern rock hills, various culinary offerings are still fresh sea food, up to a view of the fishing activity around the coast.

    According to history, the name "Ngrenehan" is given by the King Demak, Raden Fatah, the son of King Brawijaya V. King Brawijaya V himself was king of Majapahit who ruled in 1464-1478 M. That said, once Raden Fatah came to the region is to look for his father, who fled with two of his wives (Dewi Lowati and Bondang Surati) as reluctant to embrace Islam. However, upon arrival in the region, Raden Fatah did not find them. Finally, he asked the officials of Demak kingdom to deliberations about how to find his parents. From this event the term "Pangrena" meaning solicitation. The word "Pangrena" comes from the word "reneh" meaning here. Then the people in the surrounding region turn into "Ngrenehan" which means come here. Reneh word given prefix "ng" and suffix "an" mean refers to a place, that is Ngrenehan Beach.

    Physically, the Ngrenehan beach is not much different Baron Beach. Only, the beach is relatively narrower than Baron Beach. Ngrenehan Beach is a beach bay with an area of ​​about 100 m2. The beach is flanked by two hills of rock jutting into the sea so that the waves of the Indian Ocean sea not directly crashed to the beach because it was blocked by the two cliffs. If you go to this beach do not forget to enjoy the beach view from the top of the hill to your left, the view is magnificent.

    Ngrenehan Beach administratively belonging to the Kanigoro Village area, Saptosari District, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. Ngrenehan Beach is located approximately 30 km Wonosari City, Gunungkidul Regency, or about 60 km south of the city of Yogyakarta. Cost of admission to Ngrenehan Coast region at Rp 3000,00. However, it is unfortunate, because the coast is not yet available electricity and lodging so that only allow tourists to visit this beach during the day.

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Mamuju: The Treasure of West Sulawesi

    Mamuju is the capital of West Sulawesi which save a million treasures. Starting from a very strategic location, vast territory to the abundant natural wealth. As the capital of the new province with abundant natural resources, Mamuju growing very rapidly. Been to Mamuju 7 years ago when I was just a province, with a visit in the last year will be felt the difference. Now we can come to Mamuju by plane from Makassar for business, or just enjoy the abundant natural beauty. This is some photos to describe the beauty of Mamuju.

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Tracing Malioboro Street

    If you have been to Yogyakarta. Be sure that your destination is cultural tourism, and one of them is Malioboro. Malioboro did not get away from the city of Yogyakarta, even practically has become an icon of Yogyakarta.

    Malioboro is located about 1 km from the Kraton Yogyakarta is a very busy economic center in the city of Yogyakarta. On this street stands the shops, restaurants, hotels and offices that make this region is never empty. At the southern end of the region, precisely at Ahmad Yani street, there is a market with less Beringharjo also known as "Pasar Gede". There is also Vredeburg Fort which was once the stronghold of the Dutch forces attack the Palace. Opposite the castle is the Great House "Gedung Agung", once used as the Presidential Palace during the reign of President Sukarno as the country's capital was moved to Yogyakarta.

    Malioboro region is also famous with its street vendors. You can shop a variety of local handicrafts such as batik, rattan ornament, leather puppets, various bags, slippers, shoes also blangkon (Javanese caps) and silver items, gold, to the merchants who sell other knickknacks. When shopping on the pavement, you can bargain the price of goods would you buy, if good bargain, and lucky, you can get a price decline third or even half the price than the price offered.

    As it grew late in the afternoon, many shanties lesehan that was opened. Here you can enjoy special food of Jogja such as gudeg or pecel but it also provided a variety of oriental dishes or seafood. For those of you who want a bite to eat along the way Malioboro, be sure to request a price list and make sure the price to the seller in order to avoid the less reasonable prices.

    Malioboro is a series of history, stories, and memories are intertwined in the minds of every person who ever menyambanginya. The charm of this road was never faded by time. Exotic Malioboro continue to glow until now and inspire many people, and forcing them to return to Yogyakarta. As the initial sentence is in the works of poetry Melodia Umbu Landu Paranggi "Cintalah yang membuat diriku betah sesekali bertahan (in english: Love is what makes me feel at home once in a while to survive)", memories and love of many people to Malioboro that makes these roads continue to survive until now.

    Malioboro also be a place of events that are cultural, as Jogja Java Carnival is always held every October, the Yogyakarta Arts Festival in June and July, and the Chinese Cultural Week held adjacent to the celebration of Chinese New Year (Lunar).

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