Balekambang Park, Surakarta

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3.7 ( 3 Voter(s) )

A. Overview

The lives of kings in the past were indeed exotic and passionate. This is the least thing we can interpret from the existence of Balekambang Park in Surakarta, which is a heritage of Keraton Mangkinegaran. “Balekambang” is a Javanese phrase which means “a house on water surface”. Balekambang is a pavilion for the past kings which has or is surrounded by ponds. It is almost like Yogyakarta’s Pasanggrahan Ambarrukmo.

Balekambang Park has become a public space. Nowadays, the Unit of Technical Executive of Cultural and Tourism Agency of Surakarta is in charge of the park. The agency built special areas around the park for people to do outbound activities with one hall that can be used for puppet show or wedding party.

Inside the park, you can see old pictures of Surakarta Kings. There are some deer and visitors are allowed to play around with them. There are benches and fountains in the park for those who come for a rest and refreshment. Sometimes, this park is used for musical show.

B. Features

Balekambang is very special for Surakarta because it is their king’s heritage. It is well kept and open for public. So if you want to know more about the lives of Surakarta Kings in the past, visiting this place is a good start. Moreover, Balekambang has a fine architecture so architecture-lovers may find this place very interesting.

C. Location

Balekambang Park is situated in Surakarta, precisely behind Manahan Stadium.

D. Access

Your trip to Balekambang should be painless for it is very easy to get there either by public or private transportation. From Tirtonadi Bus Station, you can seek for a pedicab or get a minibus to get to the park.

E. Ticket

Balekambang Park does not apply any admission charge.

F. Accommodations and Facilities

Balekambang provides standard facilities for visitors, such as clean toilets and safe parking lots.

Text: Yusuf Efendi
Photo(s): Collection of Jogjatrip.com
Translation: Reza Daffi
(Primary data and various sources)

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If you are from outside Yogyakarta and want to visit this place by travel agency services,
please contact:

Maharatu Tour and Travel

Jl. Sisingamangaraja No. 27 Yogyakarta.
Telp. +62 274 8373005. Fax. +62 274 379250
Email : maharatu@maharatu.com -maharatu257@yahoo.com
Website : www.maharatu.com

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