AROUND SOLO
KASUNANAN PALACE
Built in 1745. Marbles statues, Royal Heirlooms, Ancient weapons, precious antiques. See "The Tower Of The Universe" - meeting place of The Goddess of the Sea.
MANGKUNEGARAN PALACE
Residence of Prince Mangkunegoro. Over 10,000 square metres of 18th century traditional Javanese architecture made entirely of solid teak. Priceless treasures from Empire eres as ancient as 1293
SRIWEDARI PARK
Inspired by a mythical park in heaven, originally for the royal familiy. Radyapustaka Museum, nightly wayang orang dance dramas - a features of Solo
JURUG PARK
On the western bank of the Bengawan Solo River, explore the playground and zoo. Facilities for camping and swimming, plus a restaurant and motorcycle circuit.
SUKUH TEMPLE
On the western slope of Mount Lawu, the 15th century Hindu temple of the erotic. Pyramid - shaped with carvings of love, reproduction and lessons for life
CETHO TEMPLE
15th century temple high on the western slope of Mount Lawu. Approached through tea gardens and forests, up fourteen terraces and high into the clouds.
BOROBUDUR TEMPLE
Largest Buddhist temple in the world, dating to the 8th-10th centuries, built by the Mahayana Buddhist Empire. Recently restored and acclaimed as one the Heritage wonders of the world
PRAMBANAN TEMPLE
Also built in the 8th-10th centuries by the Hindu Sinlaya Kingdom who lived in harmony with the Mahayana Buddhist Dynasty. A statement of the undeniable creative energy and devotion of period
BATIK SHOPPING
Solo is known as Indonesia's main textile center. Exquisite traditional batik from the factories direct, modern shops and the famous Pasar Klewer "Hanging Market", where mingling with the locals and bargaining is all part of the experience.
FLEA MARKET SHOPPING
On Jalan Diponegoro, the bargain paradise of Pasar Triwindu. Bric-a-brac, porcelain puppets, batik, buttons, buckles and genuine antiques wait to be discovered in a colorful. lively market
GOLD SHOPPING
Jalan Coyudan is dedicated to this precious metal
ANTIQUE SHOPPING
Triwindu antique market near the Mangkunegaran Palace, offers a wide variety of rarities - porcelain and ceramic ware, candelabra, bronze and lamps of all sizes, Solo's famous wooden puppets and bric-a-brac. The end price at Triwindu depends greatly on one's bargaining expertise