As the oldest traditional market in Surakarta (Solo), which was built in 1927 and inaugurated three years later, "Pasar Gede Hardjonagoro" or commonly called as "Pasar Gede" (Gede Market), unquestionably, this cultural heritage becomes one of the major attractions and shouldn't be ignored if you travel to "Solo".
I deliberately didn't have breakfast first from home and had decided to have it at "Pasar Gede". It was just one of some interesting spots that was in my itinerary of my one day trip to Solo, a vibrant city in Central Java which is also known as a culture as well as student city. And it took me around 70 minutes when I was already on Slamet Riyadi street.
It is the main street in "Solo". Its name's derived from a national hero who was born in this city and died in a battle on november 3, 1950 in Ambon. There is his statue (monument) on the street. It's really beneficial for me as a guidance to "Pasar Gede", regarding I'm still not familiar with this city.
It is the main street in "Solo". Its name's derived from a national hero who was born in this city and died in a battle on november 3, 1950 in Ambon. There is his statue (monument) on the street. It's really beneficial for me as a guidance to "Pasar Gede", regarding I'm still not familiar with this city.
Soon I arrived at the market. It's on Urip Sumoharjo street which covers the total area of 5.820 square metres, combine both Javanese and Dutch colonial styles, was designed by a famed Dutch architect, Thomas Karsten to implement the plea of Paku Buwono X (ruler of Surakarta).
The market area becomes a witness of the economic growth of the city. Around a thousand merchants make a living from this traditional market, not included those who own stalls and shops surrounding it. And to ease the consumers while searching their necessities, the goods which are sold in "Pasar Gede" made in groups according to each commodity.
The market area becomes a witness of the economic growth of the city. Around a thousand merchants make a living from this traditional market, not included those who own stalls and shops surrounding it. And to ease the consumers while searching their necessities, the goods which are sold in "Pasar Gede" made in groups according to each commodity.
Culinary traditional traces can still be found both inside and outside of "Pasar Gede". You can choose from "Soto", "Timlo", "Nasi Liwet", Dawet Telasih", "Lenjongan", and many more.
If you are a food enthusiast and love especially local dishes. Having breakfast at "Pasar Gede" will be a nice start before exploring other interesting spots in Surakarta (Solo).
I myself had "Lenjongan" for my breakfast. It's a various kinds of snacks, such as "Tiwul" (made from cassava), "Ketan Ireng" (made from black glutinous rice), "Ketan Putih" (made from white glutinous rice), "Gethuk" (made from cassava), "Sawut" (made from cassava), "Cenil" (roll tapioca dessert), "Klepon" (rice cake filled with liquid palm sugar). All are mixed together and served in a "Pincuk" (wrapping paper and a banana leaf) with additional grated coconut and palm sugar syrup.
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| A portion of "Lenjongan" is at IDR 5k (USD 0.40) |