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22. Karanganyar Strawberry Garden
Location: Kalisoro Village RT: 03 RW: 02, Tawangmangu, Kalisoro, Karanganyar, Central Java
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Rates: Rp. 7,000
Operational hour: 09.00 – 17.00 WIB
With an area of 2000 meters2, this agro-tourism is planted with 13 types of strawberries which are cultivated without using pesticides and other drugs at all, so that once they are picked they can be eaten immediately.
The manager of this place also provides fresh milk to add to the deliciousness and reduce the sour taste when eating strawberries.
Interestingly, to enter the agro-tourism location, visitors are not charged a ticket fee, or free, and are free to pick strawberries themselves. The strawberries that are picked are then weighed and can be taken home at a price of Rp. 30,000 / kg.
23. Fort Vastenburg Fort
Location: JL. Jenderal Soedirman, Kedung Lumbu, Pasar Kliwon, Surakarta, Central Java
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Entrance ticket: Adults Rp. 2,000, Children Rp. 1,000
Operational hour: 24 hours
The existence of the fort that was built in 1774 – 1779 by the Dutch colonial government on the orders of Governor General Baron van Imhoff is certainly very interesting for fans of historical tourism.
Because besides being able to enjoy the beauty and the uniqueness of the fort building, you can also remember and study the history of the Dutch and British occupation in Indonesia, especially in the Surakarta area.
According to historical records, the fort occupied an area of 40,000 meters2 it was occupied and renovated by British troops in 1794, before being recaptured by the Dutch in 1832.
In 1947, TNI troops assisted by the people attacked the Dutch troops who were holding on to the fort.
The battle took a lot of casualties, and to commemorate the services of those who died in the battle, an inscription monument was built to the south of Vastenburg Fort, precisely in front of the Dharma Wanita Cooperative Office.
24. Ngarsopuro Night Market Solo
Location: JL. Diponegoro, Keprabon, Banjarsari, Surakarta
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Operational hour: Saturday 16.00 – 23.00 WIB
Operating once a week and only at night, precisely on Saturday nights, Ngarsopuro Night Market is a paradise for fans of culinary and shopping tours.
Especially for those who want to enjoy the traditional food of the people of Central Java and Surakarta’s specialties.
This attractively arranged night market is often likened to the Orchied Road in Singapore.
Here you can find traders selling various types of food, such as nasi liwet, nasi kere, cabuk rambak, grilled meatballs, wedang ronde and other culinary delights.
Meanwhile, various typical Solo products that are sold here include: batik, statues, puppets, wall hangings, and various other types of handicrafts.
25. Keraton Surakarta
Location: JL. Sidikoro, Baluwarti, Kliwon Market, Surakarta, Central Java
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Price of admission: Domestic tourists Rp. 10,000, foreign tourists Rp. 15,000
Operational hour: 09.00 – 15.00 WIB
The landmark, which was built by Sunan Paku Buwono II in 1744, which was directed by Pangeran Mangkubumi (Sultan Hamengkubuwono I), holds many historical stories, including the history of the Republic of Indonesia, thus provoking the interest of many tourists from all over the country to come to this place.
In addition to the exotic building full of philosophical symbols, when entering the palace, tourists will also be invited to return to the past, through various decorative ornaments, various antiques that have historical value, and the heirlooms belonging to the Keraton.
26. Taru Jurug Zoo
Location: JL. Ir Sutami Np. 40, Jebres, Surakarta, Central Java
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HTM: Ordinary day Rp.6,000, Holiday Rp.7,000
Operational hour: 07.00 – 17.00 WIB
The zoo which is quite old was built by Sinuwun Prabu Pakubuwono X in 1939.
Occupying an area of 14 hectares which is arranged with the concept of natural tourism, complete with walks in the zoo location and shady trees around it, makes the atmosphere presented is truly comfortable to visit with family.
A total of 200 animals of various types are included in the collection of the Taru Jurug Zoo, some of which are: Elephants, giraffes, zebras, Komodo dragons, bears, Sumatran tigers, leopards, crocodiles, horses, iguanas, monkeys, peacocks, and various other types of animals.
As for the flora that fill this place, among others, are tamarind trees (munggur), pine, pine, acacia, flamboyant, and several other types of large tree plants.
Besides being able to enjoy a collection of flora and fauna, visitors who come to this place are also treated to a children’s play area, mini trains, and various types of performances.
Like reog performances and various other traditional arts, music performances, especially keroncong music performances at the Gesang monument, are located inside the Taru Jurug Zoo.
27. Gajah Mungkur Reservoir
Location: Sendang, Gajah Mungkur Reservoir, Wonogiri, Central Java
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Entrance ticket: Ordinary days Rp. 5,100, Holidays Rp. 7,600
Operational hour: 08.00 – 17.00 WIB
Built in 1970, the reservoir, which began operating in 1978, is not only used as a hydropower plant (Hydroelectric Power Plant) and irrigation for 23,400 hectares of rice fields in 4 areas, but also used as a tourism object.
Because the 8,800 hectare area around the reservoir does have a very beautiful natural panorama.
To support the tourism potential, boats and boats are rented in this place to go around the reservoir waters, facilities for fishing, and hang gliders or hang gliders.
28. Pura Mangkunegaran
Location: JL. Ronggowarsito, Keprabon, Banjarsari, Surakarta, Central Java
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Entrance ticket: Rp. 5,000
Operational hour: Monday – Saturday 09.00 – 14.00 WIB, Sunday 09.00 – 13.00 WIB
Built in 1757, this landmark which was designed by KGPAA Mangkunegara II blends traditional Javanese style with European touches, so that the shape of the building displayed is truly charming.
This palace building completely consists of 2 main elements, namely the Pendopo and Ndalem which are flanked by the residences of the royal family.
Besides being able to enjoy the beauty of the building, tourists can also see various collections of historical relics and art objects.
Such as a collection of masks from all over Indonesia and masks from China, ancient books from the Mataram and Majapahit periods, a collection of various kinds of gold jewelry, and a collection of Mangkunegoro photos.
29. Vihara Dharma Sundara
Location: JL. Ir. H. Juanda No.223B, Pucangsawit, Jebres, Surakarta, Central Java
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Vihara Dharma Sundara, which was inaugurated on March 24, 2002, has become one of the most visited religious tourist spots, because the existence of the building and its trinkets are very beautiful to the eye.
The roof of the temple building is in the form of a pyramid surrounded by four other smaller pyramids. On the steps, there is a statue of a mythical creature in the form of a bird with a human head and a pair of lions.
In this location you can also find a glass painting of a pair of deer kissing a wheel, two dragon heads, a gate, a golden Buddha statue with two of his students, a temple building with small stupas, and a statue of the temple’s founder, Sundara Husea, who is also the founder of Sun. Motor Group.
30. Cultural Heritage Plumpungan Inscription
Location: Kauman Kidul Village, Sidorejo District, Salatiga, Central Java
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As one of the old cities, Salatiga is rich in interesting historical heritage objects, one of which is the Plumpungan Inscription Cultural Heritage which occupies an area of 2,765 meters.2.
The Plumpungan inscription is a stone inscribed with andesite type with a size of 170 x 160 cm2 and 5 meters in circumference which was made on July 24, 750 AD.
The inscription, written in Old Javanese letters in Sanskrit, contains tax exemption in the form of land for the Solotigo or Salatiga region and its surroundings by King Bhanu.
Apart from the inscriptions, you can also find statues and phallus yoni which were built in the Hindu era and are still well preserved in the same place.
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