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An 18th-century Dutch fort. It is a square shaped fort with four bastions, surrounded by 6 meter high bearing wall and dry moat. The main function of the fort was to house the resident (colonial administrator) and the Dutch East Indies garrison for the region of Central Java. Closed until further notice at May 2024.
Fort Vastenburg, also Fort Surakarta, is an 18th-century Dutch fort located in Gladak, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. A landmark of Surakarta, the fort faces polemics related with multiple owners claiming different parts of the fort. As a result, the fort remains abandoned and threatened to be demolished by various private parties claiming the fort's ownership.
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Wihara Sudiroprajan, Klenteng Sudiroprajan, Vihara Avalokiteśvara
Temple combining elements of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism (sometimes known as tridharma), built in 1745.
Alun-alun lor
Large open field associated with the royal palace. A favourite place for walking, jogging, hanging out during free time. Usually has food stalls. Best times of the day are early morning, late afternoon or in the evening.
Solo Grand Mosque
The royal mosque of the Surakarta Sunanate. It was built by Sunan Pakubuwono III in 1763.
Palace's museum
Karaton Surakarta Hadiningrat
Palace of the Pakubuwono Kings. A large and beautiful palace built in 1675 that combines traditional Javanese and classical European styles. Facility: museum, art and cultural centre.
Palace of the Mangkunegara Princes. A beautiful palace built in 1757 with an awe-inspiring main audience hall. Facility: museum, art and cultural centre.