This shot captures the silent majesty of Taman Sari, the former water garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta. At the centre of the composition stands a tower weathered by time, witness to a glorious past. Its ochre walls, marked by humidity and age, contrast with the clarity of the Indonesian sky and the reflections of the green water in the pool below.
Once a place of relaxation for the royal court, this site harmoniously blends Javanese architecture with Portuguese influences, creating a space where the sacred rubbed shoulders with pleasure. The fountain in the foreground, discreet but elegant, is a reminder of the symbolic importance of water in Javanese culture, as a source of purity and renewal.
The atmosphere is both soothing and melancholy: you can feel the breath of the past, the whispers of ancient sultans, and the weathered beauty of a place steeped in history. Today, the Taman Sari remains a timeless symbol of the cultural and spiritual richness of Yogyakarta.
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