Fort Vastenburg
Benteng Vastenburg
A square fortress built by the Dutch East India Company in the 18th century, once used to watch over the Solo palace.
The fort was built by the Dutch after 1745. It sits between the palace and the city center, surrounded by a moat and thick walls, with a large lawn inside. It is now mainly used as a venue for music festivals and cultural fairs. The gates and walls are popular photo spots. The exterior can be viewed at any time, while interior access depends on scheduled events. It is right next to Galabo Night Culinary Street and Pasar Gede, so it can be seen on the way.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior open during events
Nearby sights
- Galabo Night Culinary Street
- Pasar Gede Hardjonagoro
- Kampung Batik Kauman
- Great Mosque of Surakarta
- Pasar Klewer
- Kraton Surakarta
- Ngarsopuro Night Market
- Pasar Triwindu