Shopping in Solo is very easy. Each pedicab driver will swiftly take you to places most famous shopping in the city. But there’s nothing wrong, you also know some of the favorite tourist spot for shopping, so by-by to the people pet at home does not disappoint.
No doubt, Pasar Gede is one of the landmarks that famous in Solo. Pasar Gede, who was formerly Hardjonagoro market, built in 1930 by an architect named J. Karsten who also designed Johar Market in Semarang. There are many foreign architects who had come to examine this market because of its architectural beauty.
Gede market has experienced a major fire 2 times, namely in 1948 and in 2000. Fire in 2000 destroyed the buildings of the famous Pasar Gede as one of the most beautiful buildings in Central Java. After the fire, Pasar Gede rebuilt and now the merchants have returned to sell there.
Pasar Gede is a traditional market that provides a variety of daily necessities, such as meat, vegetables and kitchen herbs. If you liked hunting and liked the atmosphere of a very dynamic market, Pasar Gede will definitely make you feel at home for long. This traditional market architecture allows sunlight to shine through to the inside, making visitors freely around, shopping or hunting photos exciting.
Triwindu Market is flea market goods that are complete enough and comfortable. The market is located on Jl. Slamet Riyadi has a tiny kiosk that provides a variety of antiques, ranging from coins to the Chinese porcelain that was hundreds of years old with a sound that is free and not stiff. Various jewelry, puppets and masks can also be found in the market which is not very interesting from the front of this attention.
Market Gate Triwindu is indeed very simple and not too flashy, just looks like a way to enter a small alley. But on arrival in the, the eyes are guaranteed to be straight with delight because so many unique objects presented. In addition to antiques, new items often conditioned into old can be found in Triwindu. Buyers are expected to have knowledge about antiques when shopping at these markets or shopping with people who understand.
Haggling is a very reasonable thing to do here. Once again, notice and estimate the age of objects that want to buy. If that object is indeed an antique, do not give offers that are too low. One of the most fun when shopping at the Market Triwindu is that you are given the freedom to look around, around and dropped the option, without hunted by the seller.
Batik is one that made him famous Solo identity until all directions, and Pasar Klewer is one vein that makes the city continues to move. As the center of the largest sales in Central Java, Pasar Klewer Solo is a pride that also has become a landmark that should be visited. Located near the north plaza Kraton Kasunanan, Klewer Market had suspended animation during the Japanese colonial period.
Klewer Market provides a variety of clothing and textile batik, ranging from fabric, men’s shirts, skirts to-negligee negligee that fits comfortably take home as presents for my beloved mother. Making techniques were varied, namely stamp and stationery. The price offered by the vendors at Pasar Klewer is very diverse, ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars. Batik lulls, let alone who made silk fabric in the base course has a great price, depending on the level of difficulty during the manufacture and quality of materials used.
As with most traditional markets, haggling ensued with a very alive in the Pasar Klewer. Start bidding half of the price offered by the seller. Using the Java language while offering will greatly assist you in getting a cheaper price. However, do not worry, expensive-high prices you get here, still cheaper than many other places.
Convenient shopping at Dana Hadi Batik
Dana Hadi has been known for decades of high-quality batik, by design or material quality. Decades of struggle to raise the batik in order to be recognized nationally and internationally to make Dana Hadi always deliver products that are up to date and in line with the trend. Dana Hadi has a collection of women’s clothing, men and children with a variety of types, ranging from formal to casual. In addition to clothing, Dana Hadi also provides a variety of accessories and knick-knacks that use batik motif. Batik fan or key ring-shaped small animals can be a souvenir for the family at home.
Because the Solo’s paradise of good food, really a disgrace if the home does not bring presents for family and relatives at home. The problem, bring home the specialty of Solo is not easy. Hassle certainly becomes the first problem. Second, the dish is usually more direct and enjoyable when eaten hot. The alternative? Sure typical confectionary shop that choice Solo clan price range is also affordable.
Orion Bakeries
Orion is a famous bakery since tens of years ago. Orion is even the first bakeries in Solo and now shop not only sells bread, but also a variety of distinctive confectionery City Bengawan that. Some snacks that can be found in Orion is a layer of Surabaya is known under the brand Mandarijn. In addition, Orion’s products are also a favorite is the bread polish. Once the behavior of this bread, visitors must be willing to queue up and order before, if not run out. Orion also sells dry eclairs, chicken claw chips, fried until bread kecik intestine.
Mesran Sentra
Mr Mesran Mistopawiro is the name of the owner of the confectionary centers for by-by with a very affordable price. Located in the area Gandekan Kiwo, you’ll find plenty of souvenir vendors along the road, in addition to this Mesran Stores. The choice is in your hands and basically all provide roughly the same confectionary, namely serundeng, shredded beef, shredded chicken, chips, lung, intestine, kecik bread and many other options.
