Gumuling Well (Yogyakarta)

Indonesia / Yogyakarta / Yogyakarta / Jl. Kadipaten
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Meanwhile in the west of Pulo Kenongo, there is a circular buildings such as rings, called "The Gumuling Well". This two storey building can only be entered through a tunnel under the water. Reportedly Gumuling Wells traditionally used as a mosque. On the second floor was found a niche in the wall which allegedly used as a mihrab (special place), where the imam leading the prayer. In the middle of the building, there are four stairs upward and meet in the middle. From this point, there is one more stair go to the second floor. Under this stair there is a small pond used for ablutions.
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Wikipedia article: http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taman_Sari_Yogyakarta#Pulo_Cemethi_dan_Sumur_Gumuling
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Coordinates:   7°48'31"S   110°21'33"E
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