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THE CITY of Solo, also known as Surakarta, is one of the most historic cities in Indonesia. Only 1 hour from Yogyakarta, this city is now popular as an attractive destination for travelers who want to learn more about Javanese cultural heritage.
Not only that, Solo also has many interesting tourist destinations that must be visited by tourists, ranging from culinary tours to interesting nature tours. For those of you who want to visit Solo, here are 20 top tourist attractions in Solo that you should visit.
Recommended tourist attractions in Solo city:
1. Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace
Surakarta Palace is the official palace of Kasunanan Surakarta and is one of the most iconic historical tourist attractions in the city. Here, visitors can see magnificent traditional Javanese architecture and various collections of historical relics of the kingdom. The ticket price is also affordable, namely IDR35,000 for the general public and IDR25,000 for students.
2. Pasar Klewer
When you visit Solo, don’t forget to visit the Pasar Klewer or Klewer Market. This market is one of the biggest markets in Solo, which is famous as a textile center, especially for batik. For those who want to buy souvenirs or batik at affordable prices, this place is a must visit.
3. Balekambang Park
Balekambang Park is a city park that is often used as a recreation area by local residents. Here, visitors can play and feed deer that are released into the wild. By paying a ticket of IDR5,000, visitors can enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of this park.
4. Kauman Batik Village
For batik fans, Kauman Batik Village is a must-visit place. Here, you can see the batik-making process directly and buy typical Solo batik with various motifs. Not only that, there are also Instagrammable photo spots here so it is suitable for those of you who like to take pictures.
5. Danar Hadi Batik Museum
Danar Hadi Batik Museum is one of the largest batik museums in Indonesia. Visitors can learn about the history of batik and see a collection of batik from various regions in Indonesia. The ticket price is affordable, which is IDR35,000 per person.
6. Grojogan Sewu Tawangmangu
Located in the Tawangmangu area or about 1.5 hours drive from the center of Solo City, Grojogan Sewu is one of the natural attractions that must be visited. This waterfall has beautiful scenery and a cool atmosphere. With a ticket price of IDR22,000 per person, this place is suitable for nature and adventure lovers.
7. Tumurun Private Museum
As the name implies, visitors who want to come here must make a reservation in advance. By paying only IDR25,000, visitors can enjoy the museum which houses various types of paintings to vintage cars. This museum is suitable as an instagrammable photo spot because of its interesting and unique installations.
8. Ngarsopuro Night Market
If you want to enjoy the night atmosphere in Solo while shopping and tasting local cuisine, Ngarsopuro Night Market is the right place. This night market sells various handicrafts and delicious Solo specialties.
9. Sriwedari Park
Sriwedari Park is a park that has high historical value, because here there is a theater that still displays wayang orang performances. The ticket price for the Sriwedari wayang orang show is also affordable, which is IDR20,000. In addition, in the yard of this park there are deer roaming around and visitors can freely feed the herd of deer.
10. Vastenburg Fort
Vastenburg Fort is a Dutch heritage fort located in the center of Solo. This fort, a legacy of the Dutch colonial era in the 1700s, still stands strong and is now often used as a venue for concerts and festivals.
11. Sheikh Zayed Solo Mosque
For those of you looking for a religious tourism destination in Solo, the Sheikh Zayed Solo Mosque could be the right choice. This mosque has a charming and magnificent architecture. With a golden dome and a dominant white color, this mosque offers a stunning view.
12. Laweyan Batik Tourism Village
In addition to Kauman, Solo also has Laweyan Batik Village which has existed since the Islamic Mataram era. This village offers the experience of shopping for batik and seeing the process of making batik with distinctive motifs. There is also a favorite photo spot for tourists in the form of a door decorated with bougainvillea flowers
13. Solo Safari
For those looking for family tourism in Solo, Solo Safari is the ideal destination. Here, visitors can see various types of exotic animals such as elephants, lions, Komodo dragons, and others. In addition, there are also exciting and entertaining animal shows.
14. Surakarta Grand Mosque
Surakarta Grand Mosque is a historic mosque located near the Surakarta Palace. This mosque has a magnificent architecture and is one of the main places of worship for Muslims in Solo. This mosque is also one of the religious tourism destinations for the community.
15. Keris Museum
Solo Keris Museum is a museum that houses various types of keris, traditional Indonesian weapons. Visitors can learn about the history and philosophy behind making keris, as well as see a collection of keris from various eras. The ticket price is affordable, namely IDR10,000.
16. De Tjolomadoe
De Tjolomadoe is a former sugar factory that has been converted into a tourist destination with a classic European building concept. This place is very popular among tourists who like to take pictures because it has many Instagrammable spots. The entrance ticket price is affordable, which is IDR40,000 per person.
17. Pura Mangkunegaran
In addition to the Surakarta Palace, Solo also has Pura Mangkunegaran, the official palace of the Mangkunegaran Duchy. With a ticket price of IDR30,000, visitors can enjoy a collection of historical objects that have been collected since 1926. When visiting here, don’t forget to come to Pracima Tuin, a restaurant that offers a dining experience with a Javanese royal atmosphere.
18. Triwindu Antique Market
Triwindu Antique Market is an ideal Solo tourist destination for antique enthusiasts and collectors. In this place, visitors can find various rare and unique antiques, such as ceramics, furniture, and other antique items.
19. Lokananta Studio
The next hit tourist spot in Solo is Lokananta Studio. This place is a gallery that used to be a vinyl record factory and a famous and historic recording company in Indonesia. In Lokananta Studio there are also cafe tenants and open spaces that are suitable as a place to hang out with friends.
20. Pasar Gede
A trip to Solo is incomplete without visiting Pasar Gede. Here, visitors can go on a culinary tour by tasting Solo specialties such as es dawet telasih, lenjongan, and tengkleng. In addition, this market also sells various local products such as batik, handicrafts, specialties, and others that are suitable as Solo souvenirs. [tempo.co/photo special]
