Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace is one of Solo's tourist attractions of Javanese history and culture. It is on Jalan Kamandungan, Baluwarti, Pasar Kliwon District, Surakarta, making it a must-visit destination.
Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace, Historical and Cultural Tourism in Solo (Fala Syam Unsplash)
Location and Opening Hours of Surakarta Palace
Surakarta Palace is open every day except Friday, from 09.00 to 15.00 WIB. With fairly long opening hours, visitors can explore the vast palace complex while enjoying the atmosphere of historical nuances.
Ticket Prices of Surakarta Palace
The entrance ticket to Surakarta Palace is 25.000 IDR, with an additional fee of 10.000 IDR for a museum guide ready to explain the interesting stories behind the historical relics. This ticket price makes it affordable as an in-depth educational tour.
Main Attractions of Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace
The main attraction of Surakarta Palace is its combination of Javanese and European styles, dominated by elegant blue and white colors. Built by Sri Susuhunan Pakubuwana II in 1743-1744, this palace was designed to replace Kartasura Palace which was destroyed by Geger Pecinan.
The 147-hectare palace complex includes various historical areas, such as Baluwarti Fort, Lor and Kidul squares, Gladak Gate, and the Great Mosque of Surakarta. This diversity provides an in-depth Solo tourism experience, especially for visitors who want to understand the history of the Surakarta Sultanate.
Facilities at Surakarta Palace
Surakarta Palace provides complete facilities for tourists, including museum guides, parking areas, and information centers. These facilities support an educational yet comfortable historical tourism experience, making it an attractive tourist destination in Solo for all groups.
