Famous Tourist Attraction in Solo

Famous Tourist Attraction in Solo, Central Java

Who has never heard the name Solo? The city in Central Java which is officially named Surakarta is indeed famous among tourists. Not only has a thick historical background, Solo also has a beautiful landscape. No wonder there are many tourist attractions in Solo that are interesting to visit, ranging from natural, cultural, historical, religious, to modern tourism.

Want to know what tourist attractions in Solo that must be visited? The following is a list of recommended tourist attractions in Solo that must be included in the list of visits while on vacation there.

1. Surakarta Palace

If you want to learn about Solo's history in more detail, visit the Surakarta Palace. This building was erected by Susuhunan Pakubuwana II in 1744 to replace the Kartasura Palace which was destroyed by the Chinatown incident in 1743.

Until now, this building is still functioned as a place to stay Sri Sunan as well as being the most visited tourist attractions in Solo. The complex at Surakarta Palace is divided into: Alun-Alun Lor, Alun-Alun Kidul, Sasana Sumewa, Siti Hinggil Lor and Kidul, Kemandungan Lor and Kidul, Sri Manganti Lor and Kidul, Kedaton, and Kamagang, each of which has different functions. , one of which is used as a museum. In this tourist spot in Solo, various collections of treasures are stored, such as gamelan, replica of palace heirlooms, and other objects which are gifts from European kings.

2. Sriwedari Park

Historical attractions in the city of Solo, which next is the Sriwedari Park. This tourist attraction in Solo is a park complex located in the Laweyan area, Solo, and has existed since the era of Pakubuwana X's leadership. Besides being used as a location for routine entertainment on Selikuran Night, Taman Sriwedari was also used as a venue for PON in 1948.

In this area there is the Sriwedari Puppet Building (GWO), which is a place for the puppet shows. On the upper and right walls of the building there is a large painting that tells the epic of the Mahabharata titled "Kresno Duto".

Sriwedari Park has become the center of entertainment, art, and culture of the people of Solo and its surroundings. If you intend to stop by here, come around 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Ticket prices are quite cheap, only around Rp. 3,000 per person.

3. Grojogan Sewu Tawangmangu

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Solo and much talked about by tourists is Grojogan Sewu Tawangmangu. The destination of an 80 meter high waterfall is located on the west side of Mount Lawu, or about 37 kilometers from the center of Solo. This waterfall is the highest in the Central Java region, you know.

To go to the location, tourists must climb at least 1,000 steps. With beautiful views right and left, the trip will feel more enjoyable. Myth, you can't come here with a partner if you don't want your love affair to break up in the middle of the road.

On weekends, this tourist spot is crowded with tourists from inside and outside the city. To be able to see the natural beauty around the Tawangmangu waterfall, visitors will be charged an entrance ticket for approximately IDR 20,000 per person.

4. Kauman Batik Village

Visiting Solo is certainly not complete if you don't buy the typical batik. Well, if you are interested in seeing the process of batik cloth directly, come to the Kauman Batik Village, Solo. In a shopping attraction that is located not far from the Keraton Kasunanan Surakarta, tourists can get a variety of batik with diverse motifs and patterns.

Generally, the batik produced by craftsmen here is written batik, stamped batik, or combination batik, with modern motifs with dark colors. The quality of products from this batik village has also been well known to foreign countries, you know. Many tourists deliberately stop by here to buy batik, either just for souvenirs typical of Solo or resale. The price of batik here also varies, ranging from cheap ones only in the range of hundreds of thousands to expensive ones to millions of rupiah.

5. Klewer Market

Still about shopping tourism. In Solo, there is one of your favorite destinations for those who like to buy cloth or batik, namely Klewer Market. The largest textile market in Solo sells a variety of batik fabrics, both made by local and foreign craftsmen. Yes, who would have thought, foreign people can also make batik.

Besides having a complete collection of batik, in this market which is occupied by around 2,000 merchants, you can also find other fashion items such as school uniforms complete with their attributes, jackets, shirts, clothes, and so on. There is also a sewing service that is ready to help meet your requests and dress tastes.

At Klewer Market, you can satisfy your batik shopping desires without fear of a broken bag. Yes, this tourist spot in Solo is indeed a paradise for typical and inexpensive batik in Solo. However, you should be vigilant when shopping at this place, because Klewer Market is famous for being prone to pickpocketing.

6. Triwindu Market

Want to repeat memories and evoke past nostalgia? Don't be confused. You only need to come to Solo City. Not far from Ngarsopuro Night Market there is a market that sells various art items. It is Triwindu Market, or commonly called Triwindu Antique Market. This market was built in 1939 as a form of commemoration of the 24th anniversary of the Mangkunegaran VII administration.

Unfortunately, the relevant parties do not pay much attention to the management of shopping attractions on this one. Only in the government of the mayor of Solo, Mr. Jokowi, the market was renovated and reorganized so that it becomes slick as it is now. Various art objects that can be obtained at Triwindu Market include stone and wood sculptures, ancient money, old radio, ancient weapons, household furniture, puppets, wall clocks, cups, typewriters, old telephones, and many others.

7. Sangiran Early Man Museum

Its location is not exactly in the city of Solo. However, this tourist attraction becomes one of the destinations that must be visited while in Solo. As the name suggests, Sangiran Early Man Museum is an archeological museum located in Kalijambe Village, Sragen, Central Java.

This historical-educational attraction is located not far from the ancient Sangiran fossil site, which has been designated by UNESCO as one of the world heritages. With an area of about 56 square km, this place is not only functioned as a tourist destination, but also a research center by archaeologists from within and outside the country who want to know human life in prehistoric times.

In addition to the lower jaw fossil Pithecanthropus erectus, here also found traces of relics of the past that are 200,000 to 2 million years old.

8. Pandawa Water World Solo Baru

Unlike the previous tourist objects, Pandawa Water World Solo Baru is a modern destination in the middle of Solo. This tourist spot in Solo offers an exciting tourist sensation in the form of rides or water games that are suitable to be visited by all family members, especially children.

In addition to the large swimming pool, slides, various children's games, and artificial waves, one thing that makes this attraction unique and so loved by tourists is the theme and concept of the epic Mahabarata it uses. In Pandawa Water World there are large statues of Pandavas five. The price of admission to this attraction is IDR 80,000 on weekdays and IDR 100,000 per person on weekends.

9. Danar Hadi Batik Museum

The last recommended tourist spot in Solo to visit is the Danar Hadi Batik Museum. Located on Jalan Brigjen Slamet Riyadi No. 261, Sriwedari, Solo, Museum of Batik Danar Hadi is an integrated batik tourism destination in the city of Solo. As the name implies, this place was built by a batik company from Solo, PT Batik Danar Hadi.

Having another name House of Danar Hadi (HDH), this building is located in an ancient building complex that is included in the cultural heritage of the City of Solo - Ndalem Wuryaningratan. In this museum there are at least 10,000 collections of batik cloth with different motifs, depending on culture, environment, and the period of each batik making.

The collection is the personal property of the founder of PT Batik Danar Hadi, H. Santoesa Doellah. As for the back of the museum there is a batik factory and stamp that is opened for tourists.

10. Ngarsopuro Night Market

Solo does offer endless travel sensations. This time there is Ngarsopuro Night Market. As the name implies, this tourist attraction in Solo is a cheap shopping attraction located on Jalan Diponegoro, or rather in the southern region of Mangkunegaran Temple.

At the night market, which is open every Saturday and Sunday, tourists can satisfy their shopping and culinary desires. In addition to clothes, accessories, and handicraft items, at this tourist spot in Solo you can also find a variety of delicious foods at low prices, ranging from traditional foods to modern foods. This area is also often used as a hangout for young people, students, or activists in Solo.