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Rice terraces of Tegalalang and Jatiluwih is a beautiful sight. Rice terraces are created on the slopes of mountains artificially. The full cycle of rice maturation is 3 months. The terraces look different at each stage. At first, it is a water mosaic of thousands of puddles. Then the slopes are covered with bright green young shoots. They turn yellow later, turning the terraces gold. Viewing platforms are arranged for tourists.
The eruption of the Krakatoa volcano between the Islands of Java and Sumatra at the end of the XIX century was one of the most destructive in the history of mankind. More than 36,000 people died then. Sunsets and sunrises became more intensely colored throughout the planet for several years. The volcano is still active. Smoke billows over its crater. The Bromo volcano on the island of Java is still active. Its crater is very picturesque. The Merapi volcano in Java has been constantly erupting for the past few centuries. It destroyed the entire Mataram Kingdom in the XI century. It also destroyed several settlements in the XVII century. The last major eruption occurred in 2010. 370 people died then despite the timely evacuation.

Taman Sari Water Castle on the island of Java was built by the first Sultan of Yogyakarta. The castle got its name because of the complex system of reservoirs, ponds, and fountains. There is an artificial lake with Islands and gazebos, swimming pools and another small lake on the territory. Water from artificial reservoirs was used to supply gazebos and fountains. This engineering solution is a real masterpiece.
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