Kota Gede

Kota Gede, a picturesque town about five kilometers southeast of Yogyakarta, was once the seat of the mighty Mataram empire Since the 1930s. Kotagede has become famous as the center of the Yogya silverwork industry. Kotagede is easily reached by four wheeled horse drawn cart, taxi, bus, or car. There are a number of workshops where visitors are welcome to watch the famous silversmiths at work.