Vredeburg Fort

At the end of this "bouquet" street, tourists can drop by at Vredeburg Fort that is located across Gedung Agung. This fort was the Dutch protection basis from possible attacks by Yogyakarta Kingdom troops. Similar to other forts, this place built in 1765 is high, square walls confining the area inside with one monitoring tower in each of the four corners for patrolling purpose. From the tower at the southern part, we took the opportunity to enjoy sceneries of the Sultan Palace and other historical buildings. You only paid Rp 1000 for visiting this place.