Things to Do in Surakarta

There are 2 attractions in Surakarta. Mount Merapi, highly active stratovolcano in central java, frequent eruptions, is the most popular.

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Mount Merapi

Highly active stratovolcano in central Java, frequent eruptions

Sangiran

Archaeological site in Java with early human fossils

Archaeological Site

Mount Merbabu

Inactive volcano in Java with popular hiking routes

Mount Lawu

Volcanic massif on Java with sacred sites

Kalasan

8th-century Buddhist temple near Yogyakarta, ornate carvings

Sukuh

15th-century Javanese-Hindu temple complex with erotic carvings

Sewu

Large 8th-century Buddhist temple complex near Prambanan

Ratu Boko

Archaeological hilltop complex near Yogyakarta with ruins

Mount Merbabu National Park

Mount Merbabu National Park

Volcanic national park popular for hiking and views

Volcanic peak on Java with established pilgrimage routes

Highly active stratovolcano near Yogyakarta, frequent eruptions