Its magnificence has captivated those itchy fingers to get that one impressive snap. The visual records of this larger-than-life water tower of Palembang are countless by the internet. Old sepia pictures of it appear side by side with the much colorful contemporary ones.




The palace of Yogyakarta, known as the Keraton (also spelled kraton or karaton), is a grand complex that was meticulously planned to reflect the Javanese cosmos. This splendid example of traditional Javanese architecture has no equal. Designed and built in stages, the Keraton was completed in 1790.
Not much remains of the once powerful 13th century East Java kingdom of Singosari. An unfinished temple and two giant statues that once stood guard in front of the palace are the only traces left of this great kingdom.