Yogyakarta presidential palace was originally the official residence of the Resident to-18 in Yogyakarta (1823-1825). He was a Dutchman named Anthonie Hendriks Smissaert, which also is the initiator or the initiator of the development of this great building.
This building was established in May 1824 in the Dutch colonial period. This originated from the desire of the "palace" is authoritative for the resident-Dutch residents.
Architect named A. Payen; he was appointed by the Governor General of Dutch East Indies at that time. Follow the style of the building of European architecture adapted to the tropical climate.
Gedung Agung Yogyakarta is one of 5 presidential palace in Indonesia. Other presidential palace in Jakarta, Bogor and Cipanas (West Java), and Tampaksiring (Bali).