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Wednesday 2 April 2008

Taman Sari (Water Castle)

Taman Sari Water CastleTaman Sari, which means the fragrant garden, is the most sacred part of the Kraton. The Sultan and his concubines used to relaxing on the tower while watch the princess bathing pool and afterwards chose one of the princesses to accompany him at night. Tamansari built by Sultan HB I. The remnants of the complex, which can still be seen, are Gapura Panggung (the main entrance gate on the East side), Umbul Kawitan (Bathing pool), Pamuncar, Gapura Agung (The western gate), Sumur Gumuling, Plengkung Taman Segara, Pulau Kenanga and Pulau Panembung. Tamansari was badly damaged due to an earthquake in 1867. This artificial garden built for Sultan rest house, place for sport and entertainment, meditation and Sultan shelter house. Presently, visitors can enjoy the new restored Taman Sari.

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