I Been Visiting Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat, You When?

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Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat


keraton surakarta hadiningrat

Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat - My writing time is going to tell you my experience when you first visit the Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat, located in the town of Surakarta or Solo. I am from the city of Klaten, Surakarta and still includes Karisidenan the first time have the opportunity to visit and get into the Surakarta palace complex. My entourage Asean Blogger on May 12, 2013 had the privilege as a royal guest. For travelers visiting the palace as local course I think about the people still reluctant to look deeper into this Surakata palace. Though Keraton Surakarta has a historical importance. And through my writing, I will share the story of my experience when visiting the Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat.

It was after the group got off the train Asean Blogger steam "Sepur Kluthuk Jaladara" near the intersection Gladag we walked towards the village of batik kauman, there is the village of batik. I along with my friend walked straight to the palace as a gathering place in the palace later. We had stopped at the edge of a Solo Klewer market to buy ice, and then walked toward the north plaza. In a building called "Sasana Sumewa" we sat down to relax while watching the first truly magnificent architecture.

For more details, I will share the story of what I saw while visiting the Keraton Surakarta Sultanate at the time along with his picture.

Gapura Gladag (Gladag Gate)

gapura gladag keraton surakarta hadiningrat

Gladag gate located in the north, is the entrance of Keraton Surakarta complex. This gate adjacent to the existing intersection Gladag sculpture General Slamet Riyadi. To the west is the main street of Solo protocol named Jalan Slamet Riyadi.



Alun-alun Lor (North Plaza)

alun alun utara keraton surakarta hadiningrat

Upon entry of the north gate Gladag then we are confronted by a vast field called "Alun-alun Lor" (North Plaza). In antiquity, the main square of which function as:

- The soldiers gathered when you leave the war and war games.
- The kingdom when people gathered to listen to the announcement of the kingdom.
- And so on.

While current North Plaza functioned as a ceremonial palace tradition as Sekaten. And in the middle of the plaza there is a pair of twin banyan tree is known by the name "Waringin Kurung Sakembaran".

Sasana Sumewa

sasana sumewa keraton surakarta hadiningrat

Sasana Sumewa building is a large open building with a lot of the pillars. In antiquity, the function of this building, among others, to a place overlooking the palace Pepatih, regents, etc.. The building is located in the south North Plaza  If we relax here, we could see the view of North Plaza  In front of the building there is a cannon Sasana Sumewa.


Sitihinggil Binoto Waroto

sitihinggil keraton surakarta hadiningrat

Building "Sitihinggil Binoto Waroto" is a complex of buildings that is located in the Keraton Surakarta Sasana Sumewa rear building. Layout Sitihinggil Binoto Waroto higher than the surrounding ground and the left and right of the building there is a cannon.


Bangsal Witono

bangsal witono keraton surakarta hadiningrat

Witono wards are still in the area to the south of the building Sitihinggil Sitihinggil Binoto Waroto. In the midst of these buildings are building a square box covered with glass. And in the building is surrounded by a chain-link fence and it says "no entry" it is clear that the buildings name of "Ward Witono" is very in sakralkan. We also see there are incense and flowers in the middle of the ward buildings such Witono.

After Ward building next Witono then we are confronted by a gate door. Beyond the gate is a longitudinal way. To enter the palace complex and we have to go right out of the gate.


gapura keluar keraton surakarta hadiningrat

Kori Brajanala Lor (Kori Brajanala North)

kori brojonolo lor keraton surakarta hadiningrat

Kori Brajanala Lor is the entrance to the Keraton Surakarta palace complex from the north. In the area we can see the building of the tower and buildings the Kori Kamandukan.

There is a special requirement or prohibition to enter the main area of ​​the palace, which is not allowed to wear hats, sandals (shoes allowed), for women should not wear pants (must use a skirt).


Kori Kamandungan

kori kamandungan keraton surakarta hadiningrat

prajurit penjaga keraton surakarta hadiningrat

Kori Kamandungan is an entrance to the main palace complex Keraton Surakarta. There is a pair of warrior complete with clothing palace soldiers.

Home Keraton Surakarta Palace Complex

Inside the main palace complex, there are several buildings. One is that encircling the palace complex buildings whose walls are thick and also functioned as a defensive wall. There are also building a high tower called "Stage Sangga Buwana". Other buildings are still many, such buildings to practice dance etc.


komplek keraton surakarta hadiningrat

komplek keraton surakarta hadiningrat 1

menara sangga buwana keraton surakarta hadiningrat

The atmosphere in the palace Kraton Surakarta Sultanate really very beautiful and cool. Magical nuances are felt at all. Many trees that create beautiful and peaceful atmosphere. In addition to the soil in the form of sand castle.

komplek keraton surakarta hadiningrat 3



In the royal palace complex there are also some buildings. There is a building that is still sacred, anyone should not climb or enter the building as sacred.


komplek keraton surakarta hadiningrat 4

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Further to the south is the building where the meeting, welcomed the royal palace guests, etc. Our group of Asean Blogger Festival gathered in the room. In the room Asean Blogger Festival 2013 officially closed. Guests are also treated to dances.

penutupan asean blogger di keraton surakarta hadiningrat

gamelan keraton surakarta hadiningrat

tari srimpi keraton surakarta hadiningrat

tari keraton surakarta hadiningrat

After the Asean Blogger Festival 2013 was officially closed in Keraton Surakarta, the Asean Blogger group luncheon hosted by palace. We were together enjoying lunch, after that we together with my photo in front of the palace building Keraton Surakarta.


asean blogger di keraton surakarta hadiningrat

Entering the Keraton Surakarta area took us late into the past, magical nuances are felt at all. Surakarta Palace complex is very vast ranging from Gladag gate in the north, north of the plaza, sasana sumewa, Sitihinggil, kori Brajanala north, kori kamandungan, the main area of ​​the castle palace, South plaza, etc. It's a lot of buildings that all have a history of high. Architecture is really beautiful building Joglo building models that are characteristic of Javanese building, complete with carvings. I am really amazed at the Surakarta palace complex.

Keraton Surakarta which is the forerunner of history in the land of Java, and is a world heritage we must preserve and guard us. If you look directly into the area of ​​the palace and you will surely be amazed and touched your heart the beauty of Keraton Surakarta Sultanate see this. "I been Visiting Keraton Surakarta Sultanate, You When?" This title invites the reader all that I have proved that beauty has a history of Keraton Surakarta high as a kingdom in the land of Java. You when visiting the Keraton Surakarta? selamaya if you would only know from the outside without ever going into it?

Currently used as a tourist attraction Keraton Surakarta so anyone can visit and enter the palace. Lest we forget history, Keraton Surakarta has a long history of this country. Surakarata palace has a high historical value and should we care.

In 1985 Surakarta palace caught fire and caused a lot of the main building and some heirlooms were burned, the building is now the result of the rehabilitation building after the fire.

residual debris fires Surakarta palace

residual debris fires Surakarta palace



Additionally Keraton Surakarta also still perform ceremonial palace like Sekaten, etc.

sekaten keraton surakarta hadiningrat





To go to the Keraton Surakarta is easy, I attach the following map Keraton Surakarta. Read my previous article about the "Road Map Locator Directions to the Keraton Surakarta"


Lihat Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat di peta yang lebih besar


History of Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat


Keraton Surakarta Sultanate was founded by Susuhan Pakubuwono II (Sunan PB II) in 1745 as a replacement for the palace Kartasura ravaged by Geger Pacinan 1743 (pacinan war). The palace stands in a village beranama village of Sala (Solo) previously this area in the form of a swamp. Village of Sala (Solo) was chosen after considering many aspects. Actually there are two areas ain recommended as a royal palace, but after weighing and the aspect of the future, the village of Sala (Solo) defined as the establishment of a new Kraton Surakarta. After the construction of the palace is completed, the village of Sala (Solo) renamed Surakarta. But until now the Solo name still remembered and still referred to as the city of Solo or Surakarta.

According to history, the Keraton Surakarta is also contributing to the preparation of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia. And after the Republic of Indonesia's independence, became the Special Region Surakarta Surakarta. But the political upheaval in Surakarta, so unplug setatus special area. If you look at history, it should still get the Surakarta special region status as Yogyakarta. But until now this controversy Surakarta Special Region remains a mystery. Keraton Surakarta does have historical value, a lot of the history of the town of Surakarta.



Thus I created this writing, I created this post to follow the race blog Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat and Asean Blogger. I am the son of Surakarta area has a high responsibility to participate in preserving Keraton Surakarta which is a world heritage and also promote Keraton Surakarta to the world.


Thank you!


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