Yogyakarta (some people call it Jogjakarta, Yogya, Jogja, or Jogya) is a city with outstanding history and cultural heritage. Yogyakarta was the central of the Mataram palace (1575-1640), and till now the kraton (the sultan's palace) exists in its real functions.
Yogyakarta is commonly considered the modern cultural centre of Java. Yogya has more than just culture. It is a very lively city and a shopper's delight. The main road, Jalan Maliboro, is always crowed and famous of its night street food-culture and street vendors.