Surakarta & Around

Surakarta is one of the premier cities of CentralJava in Indonesia. It is more popularly known as Solo by the locals. During the 18th century, much of the power of Mataram Sultanate involved around the city of Solo. Surakarta is considered to be the twin sister of Yogyakarta as look quite similar to each other. Despite being a modern city, Solo has managed to hold on to its Javanese character. Surakarta has developed a unique identity as a favorite tourist destination of the country.

Location:
60 km north-east of Yogyakarta
100 km south of Semarang

Destinations:
Pasar Gede (traditional market)
Keraton Kasunanan (palace)
Baluwarti (royal complex)
Pasar Klewer (batik center)
Explore more Solo City

Around Surakarta city, there're many shights that we can explore. Bengawan Solo River, the longest river of JavaIsland, borders the city to the east. Mount Lawu stands in the east and Mount Merapi in the south-west. All offer us wonderful journey.




Tour in Boyolali:
Umbul Pengging (bathing place)
Umbul Tlatar (spring & fishing ponds)
Selo (mountain view)



Tour in Karanganyar:
Tawangmangu (highland resort)
Grojogan Sewu (waterfall)
Candi Sukuh (temple)



Tour in Klaten:
Candi Prambanan & Sewu (temples)
Museum Gula (sugar museum)
Rawa Jombor (fishing pools)



Tour in Sukoharjo:
Pasanggrahan Langenharjo (heritage)
Wirun (gamelan making)
Waduk Mulur (dam)



Tour in Sragen:
Sangiran (pre-historic dome & museum)
Kedung Ombo (big dam)
Kliwonan (village of batik)



Tour in Wonogiri:
Gajah Mungkur (gigantic dam)
Girimanik (waterfalls)
Pantai Sembukan (beach)



See also:
Culinary in Solo (Surakarta)