🌏 World Cultural Heritage: “The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta”

#springitinerary The landmarks shown in the image are all located in Yogyakarta (locally known as Jogja), the capital of Central Java, Indonesia. In 2023, this symbolic line through the city—called the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta—was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Unlike Beijing’s Central Axis (added in 2024), which highlights imperial power and Confucian order through strict symmetry, Yogyakarta’s axis emphasizes the Javanese worldview, which seeks harmony between the human world (microcosmos) and the spiritual-natural world (macrocosmos). Rather than a visible, formal axis, this is a symbolic and spiritual “imaginary line.” 🌟 One-Day City Route: Following the Axis from North to South If you only have one day to explore Yogyakarta, you can follow this symbolic axis southward along Jalan Malioboro, visiting key landmarks: Mount Merapi (North end) Known as the Sacred Mountain, it symbolizes divine power and the spiritual realm. It’s located over 20 km from the city center, so you’ll need to take a taxi or rent a motorbike. Tugu Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Monument) A white obelisk symbolizing the cosmic connection point—where the forces of the universe converge and balance is found. #travel #indonesia