| Radya Pustaka
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The "Radya
Pustaka" (Royal Library) is the oldest one in Indonesia, built in 1890 by the
Kasunanan's Prime Minister - KRA Sosrodiningrat IV. The building itself is a maintained old Dutch one, located on the main street of Solo, Jalan Slamet Riyadi. |
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| Arriving there, you will
be welcomed by a life-size statue of Ronggowarsito - a famous Javanese poet - and
a pair of old cannons in the front yard. The
museum has a good collection of antiquities, such as ceremonial hats, ancient Chinese
porcelains, traditional weapons, high-standard complete set of leather puppets, statues of
the ancient Buddhist and Hindu-Java gods. All of those treasures are well displayed and
maintained. Note : The Museum Closes on Mondays
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