Solo or Surakarta has several tourist destinations that are quite interesting to visit. The city of Solo is famous for its historical places and some of its relics. There are 10 tourist attractions in Solo that you must visit.
Although it does not have a large area, Solo is a strategic area that is easily accessible. The reason is, many accommodation options can be used if you want to visit Solo.
Here are 10 Tourist Destinations in Solo:
- Surakarta Balekambang Park
Balekambang Park is a park built by KGPAA Mangkunegara VII for his two daughters, GRAy Partini and GRAy Partinah. This park is open to the public from 07.00 – 18.00 WIB every day and is located on Jl. Ahmad Yani, Surakarta with an area of 9.8 Ha.
- Fort Vastenburg
Vastenburg Fort is a Dutch heritage fort located in the Gladak area, Surakarta, and was built in 1745 on the orders of Governor-General Baron Van Imhoff. Opposite this fort is the residence of the Dutch governor in the Gladak area.
- Surakarta Palace
The Surakarta Palace, located in Surakarta City, Central Java, is the official Palace of the Surakarta Sunanate. Susuhunan Pakubuwana II founded this palace in 1744 as a replacement for the Kartasura Palace. Until now, the Palace is one of the main tourist attractions in the city of Surakarta.
- De’ Tjolomadoe
De Tjolomadoe or De Colomadu is a sugar factory built by Mangkunegara IV in 1862 with a Dutch East Indies government consortium. The factory is located 12.7 km from the center of Surakarta and 58.1 km from Yogyakarta and is still operating now.
- The Great Mosque of the Surakarta Palace
The Great Mosque was built by Sunan Pakubuwono III in 1763 and completed in 1768. In the pre-independence period, the Great Mosque of Kraton Surakarta was the grand mosque belonging to the kingdom and served as a place of worship and a center for Islamic symbols for the citizens of the kingdom. This mosque is a mosque with the category of jami’ mosque.
- Pandawa Water World
Pandawa Water World is a water park located in Solo Baru – Sukoharjo, Central Java. This tourist spot was inaugurated on December 22, 2007 and had the theme of the Mahabharata puppet character.
- Surakarta South Square
South Square is located in Kliwon Market, Jalan Gading, Gajahan, Kec. Ps. Kliwon, Surakarta City, Central Java. The park is very popular with various food stalls, carnival rides & sights of the sacred herd of buffalo.
- Ngarsopuro Night Market
Tourist attractions in Solo Next up are the Ngarsopuro night market. This night market is located on Jl. Diponegoro, Keprabon, Kec. Banjarsari, Surakarta City, Central Java. A lively weekend night market bustling with vendors of handicrafts, food & live music.
- Taru Jurug Surakarta Animal Park
Taru Jurug Animal Park is one of the tourist destinations in Surakarta City was built in 1878. Inside, there are various species of animals and plants. Inside the park location, we will often find flocks of monkeys and various types of bird species.
- Surakarta Palace Museum
The Surakarta Kasunanan Palace is located in the center of the city of Solo, Jl. Sidikoro, Baluwarti Village, Pasar Kliwon District, Surakarta City, Central Java. The construction of the palace was carried out from 1743 – 1745 using teak wood obtained from Alas Kethu near the town of Wonogiri.
That’s a review of 10 tourist attractions in Solo that must be visited. Whether your trips take you on a long stroll on beaches, delicious cuisines, relaxing spas, and resorts or urban attractions, additional research will give you the best experience for your visit. Get to know more about Jakarta by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.
