Mangkunegaran Palace
Mangkunegaran Palace
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Built in 1757 by the nephew of the King Pakubuwono II after a bitter power struggle, this smaller palace is still lived in.
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G2Kpauly
Melbourne, Australia3,537 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Solo
I came here not knowing much about here. My guide was fantastic and spoke great English informing me about everything and taking some good photos. It's a lovely old building worth going to in Solo.
Written 9 February 2023
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evippsr
Denpasar, Indonesia143 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Having lived in Bali for many years, it is nice to see how other indonesia palaces look like. Pura Mangkunegaran's main structure which is the Joglo (javanese open air wooden structure) is said to be the largest joglo in Indonesia. What is nice is not only the guide explained on the history of the royal family and the palace, but also the philosophy behind every part of the structure. I can not imagine how grand the settings was 200 years ago. I was also lucky to meet the oldest "abdi dalam" (servants of of the royal family) who is now 96 years old and still doing her task of making offerings in the palace! I think it is one of the must-visit!
Written 12 March 2015
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Kavitha B
Singapore, Singapore69 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Highly recommended to understand the long history of the Solo Prince. We were guided by the local guide at the palace who shared lots of interesting information about the palace and its grounds. Good collection of artifacts and very well maintained grounds. Lots of family photos including the current Prince and his family. We had a homely feel at the palace.
Written 5 April 2015
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Kelly K
Sydney, Australia20 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
This is the smaller of the two palaces in Solo but we decided to visit this one as I read that it is in a better condition than the main Kraton. We payed 18,000Rp entry, plus gave a tip to our English speaking guide who showed us around the palace grounds and exhibits.

It was interesting to learn about the history of Solo and its royal families, plus to see batik, old coins, swords, bohemian crystal, chastity belts and gifts from other countries etc.
Written 22 April 2014
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Outer S
6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Solo
I went here and bought a ticket for 20,000 to see the museum. But they force you to come with a guide. If you do not pay 50,000 more for a guide you cannot go inside even if you bought a ticket. It seems like it is an extortion. Picture of woman doing this:
Written 20 March 2018
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Elizabethshierly
Malang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2016 • Friends
I was visiting Pura Mangkunegaran last year with my friends. I really surprised that Pura Mangkunegaran from the outside not like Keraton, more private for people. I forgot how much we have to spend for entering this place, but thats not included tourist guide. Our tourist guide is Febry, student of senior high school who took hospitality major. She was so helpful to giving us information about the Pura Mangkunegaran. Sort of dissapointed because we can't met Gusti Paundra, hahahhaa... Indonesian people must known him. He is the son of Sultan Surakarta. He looks nice, humble not like other people who has position or money. This Pura Mangkunegaran not only has javanese culture ornament, but also some European ornament as a gift to former Sultan long time ago. Visit this place is very delightful for people, family, and especially for you who love the tradition and Indonesian culture and heritage.
Written 15 August 2017
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Lucia P
41 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2016 • Friends
It is best to visit this keraton in group and asking for a guide. You'll miss lots of important details by only sight seeing the objects. The guides could give you fascinating story behind what you see such as the song written by keraton prince that brought by Voyager 1 to outer space.
Written 10 April 2016
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PoetZ
Indonesia308 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2015 • Solo
Entrance ticket is IDR 10K for locale and 20K for foreign tourist. They offered guide who'd patiently explain about every inch inside the Keraton. Cameras are allowed except for meditation area (will ne noticed by the guider later on).
Short trip, cheap but expanding your knowledge about Surakarta.
Written 12 December 2015
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Darnel-HDI
Jakarta, Indonesia2,130 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Friends
This pura Mangkunegaran is heritage of Solo City. It was the palace of the King Mangkunegaran and now became the museum. In working days it is open until 2 PM.The palace is clean and fairly maintained. The parking space is spacious. Must visit if you come to Solo.
Written 9 November 2015
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munyee
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia284 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2015 • Friends
Not too bad. The palace guide is very friendly and funny and she patiently explained each and every decor, occassion, etc in detail. But no sleeveless tops. Bermudas and slippers are still acceptable. Then when you entered the palace, shoes must be removed, but the guide provides us with plastic bags to put in our shoes and to be carried everywhere we go.
It's an informative and fun trip.
Written 19 October 2015
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