The Old Factories in Yogyakarta

It is not only Europe that has historical big factories that support thousands of its inhabitants even though the continent was the place where Industry Revolution began. Yogyakarta as part of Indonesia that is identical as an agricultural country also has historical factories of which ages is older than the Republic of Indonesia. Some of the factories that were triumphant in its time are still on operation now. Tour de Djokdja invites you to visit those places in its theme "The Old Factories".

Tour de Djokdja will bring you around to visit Taru Martani Cigar Factory, a legendary cigar factory. The next visit will be Madukismo Sugar Factory to remember the construction of Kwai River Bridge in Thailand since the iron as the raw material of the bridge were taken from this factory. Finally, Tour de Djokdja invites you to enjoy the process of classic floor tile production in Kunci Floor Tile Factory on Jalan Pathuk.

Bon Voyage!

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Taru Martani Cigar Factory, the Legend of Cigar van Java
Taru Martani that was founded in 1918 offers valuable tour package for you, especially tobacco lovers. You can see directly the production process of hand-rolled-cigar of good quality and buy them 'fresh from the factory'.
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Madukismo Sugar Factory and the Iron of Kwai River Bridge in Thailand
You will be amazed by the building of this factory built in 1955. Madukismo is not just legendary because of its oldness, but because of its used irons that were utilized to construct the legendary Kwai bridge.
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Kunci Floor Tile Factory, to Know the Production of Classic Floor Tiles
Kunci Floor Tile Factory is a legendary factory that took part in the production of luxurious symbols in the past and the present. Founded in 1929, this factory produces classic floor tiles that also decorated the floors in Yogyakarta Kingdom.

source : yogyes