This is Magelang Town Square or Alun-alun Magelang, a hang out place of magelang people. At here there are PDAM tower, and around of Alun-alun Magelang, there are : Magelang Centre Mosque, Matahari Shopping, Gardena Shopping, Police station, China Pagoda or usually called Klenteng.There are many kind ceremony that held in here.

Magelang centre mosque


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The Tidar Mountain located in the center of Magelang, Central Java, has been known as “the crater of candradimuka” (famous crater in the Mahabharata legend, into which the gods thrown Bhima’s son Gatotkaca—as a baby—and he became invincible) for Military Academy cadets with their legendary drum band troupe, Macan Tidar, or the Tidar Tiger. The Tidar region has been recognized as the main reserve of leaders for the Indonesian National Army (TNI).

As a matter of fact, the oral history developed in the community has told that, if the island of Java is folded, then the Mount Tidar would be located right on the middle. A notion later arisen that Tidar Mountain is the pakuning (paku is nail in Javanese and Indonesian) of the land of Java. Based on this view, reputedly, the military academy was then established in the valley of Tidar.

Nevertheless, something was different on that day, Saturday, May 14, 2011. The Carnival of Paku Tidar participated by 23 art groups from the city and regencey of Magelang, has melt away the “eeriness” of Mount Tidar.

Diverse traditional art groups which have become somewhat counter-culture for the establishment of keratin art and have now been known much, such as the grasak dance, warok bocah, dayaan, jingkrak (prancing) sundang, and topeng ireng (black mask), performed enthusiastically despite the heavy rains.
Prior to the carnival, a spiritual ritual of Mount Tidar was conducted by saying a prayer at the tomb of Sheikh Subakir led by an artist from Magelang, ES Wibowo. Potpourri of red and white roses, kantil, jasmine, cananga (ylang-ylang), champaka, and betel leaves was spread at the tomb of the grave.
In their prayers, the artists drew an imaginary line from the summit of Mount Tidar to the zero kilometer point in front of the Liong Hok Bio Shrine (Magelang’s city square) where the line was believed to be a bridge for uniting people. “This is an effort and a hope for a peaceful, harmonious, and prosperous Magelang,” said ES Wibowo.

Such ritual, which was called Suluk Gunung Tidar, performed at the grave of a significant figure to mark an age, has been conducted at the graves of Kyai Semar, Prabu Purbowo, Kiai Sepanjang, and Sheikh Subakir. “The location of the mountain in the center of the city is extraordinary, being the source of life, a reserve of living. We therefore have to preserve its environment,” Wibowo said.

Once the carnival entourage arrived in Magelang city square, the event was continued with art performances and cultural oration by the caregivers of Pondok Pesantren (Islamic School) of Tegalrejo in Magelang, KH Muhammad Yusuf Chudlori (better known as Gus Yusuf) and Magelang’s Deputy Mayor, Joko Prasetyo.
Gus Yusuf said in his oration that the event was a gathering of kinship between government officials, religious communities and various elements of the society to bond and build mutual respect for each other. “It’s a sign that people still love the Garuda Pancasila (the symbol of the state) and the Unity in Diversity (the national slogan),” he said aloud.
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Have you ever view Merapi mountain from near? Few people actually get to watch a live volcano erupt, which, from a safe distance away, is an amazing experience.
At Ketep Pass a relatively new resort located in Ketep, Sawangan, here, some 35 kilometers south of the regental capital, Magelang this exciting spectacle can be experienced from some 1,200 meters above sea level. Lava is clearly visible as it is emitted from the peak of the neighboring 2,911-meter Mount Merapi, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. At night, the descending lava is a dramatic display of natural fireworks, which can be witnessed with the naked eye.



Separated only by a valley, Mount Merapi seems but a stone's throw away from Ketep to the north. Even without a telescope, visitors can observe the peak of Mount Merapi clearly in daylight hours from Ketep. Such is the proximity that the thunderous sound of the volcano expelling lava can also be heard sometimes in Ketep.



Yet, visitors need not worry as, even in a major eruption, the valley would prevent the lava from reaching the site. "Besides, experience also shows that the lava has never traveled toward the north: It has always moved either southward or westward," Ketep Pass manager M. Hariadi told The Jakarta Post recently.
Viewing Mount Merapi from a distance is not the only attraction that Ketep offers tourists. Officially opened by then president Megawati Soekarnoputri on Oct. 17, 2002, Ketep was designed as a volcano-based tourist destination. As such, the resort also has other attractions. Among these are a volcano center, volcano theater and the Pelataran Panca Arga (Panca Arga plain).

From the parking lot in, the venue is an attractive one. Stepping onto an open field, visitors can enjoy the magnificence and beauty of both the slopes and the peak of Mount Merapi. If they wish to use a telescope, they can rent one from local children at Rp 1,000, with no time limit.
Tourists hoping to enjoy this particular attraction, however, are at the mercy of the weather. If they are lucky, no clouds will obscure the volcano. If not, they must wait for the clouds to clear.

Ketep is accessible from Magelang, Surakarta, or even Yogyakarta by public or private transportation. All means of transportation can directly reach Ketep.

Here The Map Ketep Pass From Borobudur
A = Ketep Pass
B = Borobudur


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Sky Falls Sekaror that called Sekar Langit Water Fall is one of tourism place in Magelang. Complete address located in the village sky Sekar Tlogorejo, Grabag district, Magelang regency, is a waterfall on the slopes of the mountain with a height of Andong and Telomoyo waterfall about 25 meters. Its about 15 Km from Magelang city.



Armed with information from a person’s story, we went to Magelang, which is currently the main road has been widened so that a shorter trip. From the intersection Secang, we take the road straight through the Gaza-Ambarawa Secang then turn right toward the Grabag.

Location tourist area located at the corner ramp with a small road signs are almost out of our eye observations. Fortunately we know the sign I was and turned toward the parking area that is still hardened textured soils.

Here Sekar Langit Maps from Borobudur
A = Sekar Langit
B = Borobudur

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Kedung Kayang waterfall is accuratelly situated at Wonolelo village, Sawangan subdistrict. This tourist attraction has amazing Merapi and Merbabu lanscapes with 400 metres high over the sea level.Kedung Kayang waterfall is near from Ketep Pass in Magelang Maybe around 2 hours from Jogjakarta.

To go to area you must through difficult area. But don't give up, because the phanorama that will you get is beautiful and amazing. You will feel fresh air mountain and fresh water. There are much big stone, maybe its from Merapi mountain eruption.

Here Kedung Kayang From Borobudur and Ketep Pass
A = Kedung Kayang
B = Borobudur
C = Ketep Pass

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Will you visit Borobudur Temple? if you visit Borobudur Temple dont forget to visit Pawon Temple, it near from Borobudur temple, just about 1,75 Km. Complete location in Mendut Village sub district Mungkid, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.

Candi Pawon (Pawon Temple) is not a grave but as a place to keep King Indra's weapon namely Vajranala.When appreciating in detail, its sculpture is the beginning of Borobudur sculpture.




Pawon Temple is not a grave but as a place to keep King Indra's weapon namely Vajranala. This temple was built with volcanic stones. Architecturally it is a blend of old Javanese Hindu and Indian art. Pawon temple is exactly in the central point of the straight line stretched from Borobudur to Mendut Temple.

Perhaps it was built for kubera. It is on a wide rather terrace with steps. All parts are decorated with stupa(s) on dagoba(s) and its outside walls with symbolic pictures.

Here to go to Mendut Temple from Borobudur Temple
A = Pawon Temple
B = Borobudur Temple
C = Mendut Temple


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Have you go to Mendut Temple? If you come to Magelang, beside you visit Borobudur temple you can also visit another temple like Mendut Temple. The location near from Borobudur Temple its about 2,87 Km. Complete location in Mendut Village sub district Mungkid, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.



Mendut Temple is the older temple than Borobudur Temple. There are stories for children on its walls. It is located 1 km to the east of Pawon temple. There are magnificent statues of Buddha inside the temples. For Waisak ceremony, the offering and the praying start in this temple.

Mendut Temple is frequently used to celebrate the Waisak day every May full moon and the pilgrims from Indonesia and all parts of the world come to this ceremony. Its architecture is square, and have an entrance on its steps. Its roof is also square and terraced. There are stupas (= bell-shaped structures) on it.

Here to go to Mendut Temple from Borobudur Temple
A = Pawon Temple
B = Borobudur Temple
C = Mendut Temple


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