What stirs in Surakarta?<\/p>\n
SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Surakarta, or Solo, is known as
\na city that never sleeps -- something always seems to be
\nhappening around the clock. Here are some of the places to be
\nfound in this center of Javanese culture with something to offer
\nvisitors from near and far.<\/p>\n
Keraton Surakarta: The local palace which was built in 1745 by
\nPakubuwono II after being relocated from Kartasura in Sala
\nvillage. Humming with tradition and history, it is famed for its
\nSanggobuwono platform, which the sultan reputedly used for
\nencounters with the queen of the south coast, Ratu Kidul.<\/p>\n
A museum stores antiques and heirlooms passed down from
\nPakubuwono 11. Open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed on Fridays.<\/p>\n
Puro Mangkunegaran: Built by Raden Mas Said, who is better
\nknown as Prince Samber Nyawa, in 1757 following the signing of
\nthe March 13 Salatiga accord. The home of the Mangkunegara
\nprincedom, it has distinctive Javanese architecture in the Joglo
\nstyle.<\/p>\n
Its collection includes valuable gold jewelry, diamonds,
\nwayang golek puppets, masks, handicrafts, carriages and two
\ntraditional gamelan. It has been open to the public since 1968.<\/p>\n
Taman Sriwedari: Home to wayang orang performances since
\nthe reign of Pakubuwono X. Tales are drawn from the Ramayana and
\nMahabharata classics, with philosophy suited to the people of
\nIndonesia. Performances, with impromptu dialog, are accompanied
\nby gamelan and sinden (traditional singers). Nightly performances
\nfrom 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Radya Pustaka Museum: Built in 1890 by Kanjeng Adipati
\nSosrodiningrat IV, a high-ranking courtier during the reigns of
\nPakubuwono IX and Pakubuwono X.<\/p>\n
Located on Jl. Slamet Riyadi in the Taman Wisata Cultural
\nCenter. Collection includes valuable artefacts, such as kris,
\ngamelan, stone and bronze statues, leather puppets and ceramics.
\nIt also owns a collection of old books, including in ancient
\nJavanese and Dutch.<\/p>\n
Pasar Klewer: The biggest batik and textile market in the
\ncountry. Home to a grand selection of batik, from low quality to
\nthe most expensive. Surakarta is renowned as a city with batik
\ntraditions handed down from generation to generation, and the
\nindustry is a major source of income for locals. Bartering is an
\nart in itself. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Pasar Triwindu: The city's famed antiques market, located
\nadjacent to Puro Mangkunegaran. A wide array of antiques is
\navailable, including ornamental lamps, porcelain plates, batik
\nand parasols. (Sulistyo Budi N)<\/p>",
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