The Kraton of Yogyakarta was designed by Hamengkubuwono I, whom the text calls the chief architect, for the House of Hamengkubuwono. The infobox and text agree that the original complex was built from 1755 to 1756. The text adds that most of the current palace was built under Hamengkubuwono VIII, who reigned from 1921 to 1939, and rebuilt after earthquakes in 1876 and 2006.
The article describes Javanese architecture with joglo-style wooden buildings and Portuguese, Dutch and Chinese influences. Features include a thick teak palace door, a sand courtyard from the south coast, dark pillars with colored or gold highlights, white walls and marble or patterned tile floors. The infobox gives 1.4 hectares (3.5 acres).
A British force led by Stamford Raffles sacked and burned it in 1812. It is the seat of the Sultan of Yogyakarta, with a royal artifacts museum and performances of gamelan, dance and wayang. The article gives no hours or fees.
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