Alun – alun lor or north square is one of two square that found near Yogyakarta Palace. Together with alun – alun kidul ( south square ) the square has become an interesting public place to visit. According to the history, north square is a sacred place and not for public use. The uses include as a soldier endurance test, as a place of ceremony, as a place to sunbath when people want to complain to Sri Sultan.
Now the era has changed, everyone can freely access this place. Its purpose also becoming more various, like ceremonies of celebration such as sekaten, grebeg maulid, exercise, expo, conference, and other public activities. Located near Yogyakarta Palace, several Museum, and Malioboro, the square become too pity for miss away. Moreover, when celebrations are held this place will be the center of Yogyakarta City.
See Alun - Alun Lor on a larger map
See Alun - Alun Lor on a larger map
