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A Walk Through Solo’s History, Gladak to Pasar Gede Chinatown | Indonesia

📍 Location : Gladak and China Town 🔗start: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HNzCTtm67aUo3... end : https://maps.app.goo.gl/7wp8j217ZdX1u... 🎥 Video Shooting Details: Saturday, January 31th 2026 - Afternoon around 2.30 p.m This walking journey starts from Gladak, one of the most historically significant areas in Surakarta (Solo). Since the establishment of the Surakarta Palace, Gladak has functioned as the main gateway to the royal complex, serving as a transition space between the royal authority and the public life of the city. During the Dutch colonial period, the role of Gladak shifted and expanded. The area developed into a colonial administrative and governmental center due to its strategic location near the palace. Important facilities such as government offices, financial institutions, and military structures were built to manage and control the city’s political, economic, and security activities. Traces of this era remain visible today. Around Gladak stand the Surakarta City Hall, Bank Indonesia, and Vastenburg Fortress—a former Dutch military fort used to monitor both the palace and the surrounding urban area. These buildings reflect Gladak’s long-standing role as a center of power, administration, and urban control. Today, Gladak has evolved into a dynamic urban space. It functions as a major traffic hub, a cultural landmark, a public gathering point, and a starting point for walking tours and city explorations. The area now bridges historical heritage with contemporary urban life. From Gladak, the walk continues toward Pasar Gede Chinatown. As the journey progresses, the atmosphere gradually shifts from administrative and governmental spaces to commercial and residential areas. This route marks the historical growth of Solo’s Chinese community, which has played a vital role in shaping the city’s economy and cultural diversity. At the heart of this area stands Pasar Gede Hardjonagoro, a traditional market built during the Dutch colonial era. More than just a marketplace, Pasar Gede has long been a social and cultural hub. Today, it is well known for its traditional foods, local trade, and cultural tourism, remaining vibrant amid modern urban development. This walk from Gladak to Pasar Gede reveals the layered history of Solo—from a royal gateway, to a colonial administrative center, and finally to a people’s economic and cultural hub. It is a journey through time that reflects the city’s identity, shaped by tradition, coexistence, and everyday urban life.