Taman Sriwedari , Surakarta Overview

Taman sriwedari is a cultural and historical place where you can get the feel of the recreational activities that the sultans of the region indulged themselves in. This garden has an amusement park and a theatre. This is a park where you get to see one of the oldest shadow puppet shows, locally called the Wayang Orang.

The Wayang Orang is generally performed in the Javanese language, mostly, depicting stories from the Ramayana. The shows begin in the evening hours and attract the locals in large numbers. It is also a popular activity for tourists who enjoy a different way of retelling cultural stories of the country. They also use authentic Javanese music and orchestra.

This park can be easily accessed by the tourists as it is situated in the centre of Solo. There are shops nearby where you can buy souvenirs. Across the road, there are shops where you can get some local food as well.

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