One of the most intriquing parts of Kraton is Tamansari. Literally, it means ‘fragrant garden’. This was once a most secret part of Kraton as it formed as Pleasure Park of pools and waterways planted with hundreds of flowering trees. The Sultan and his concunes would relax here from the tower overlooking the female bathing pools, the Sultan would choose his companion for the evening. It was built in 1957 by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. He created a new style that was a combination of Javanese and Portuegese. It opens everyday from 08.00-14.00.(Santi)
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