Pasar Gede In History

the appearance of Pasar Gede

Pasar Gede, which is opposite the City Hall of Surakarta in the Sudirman street and Pasar Gede Street is the largest and oldest market in the city of Solo. The location is close Chinatown, known as Balong. The proximity of the two places can be seen by the existence of Vihara Avalokitesvara Tien Kok Sie, right next to the Pasar Gede Building.

Vihara Tien Kok Sie 

Pasar Gede during the Dutch colonial era initially was a small market that set up in an area of 10.421 hectares, located at the crossroads of the governor's office which is the Surakarta City Hall now.

Renowned Dutch architect named Ir. Thomas Karsten designed Pasar Gede building. In 1930, the building construction was completed, later called Pasar Gede Hardjanagara. Called Pasar Gede or Large Market because it consists of a large roof in this market. Pasar Gede consists of two buildings separated by road now known as Sudirman street. Both of the building has two floors.

Fruit market in Pasar Gede

Pasar Gede architectural style of the building is a blend of Dutch and Javanese building style. In 1947, Pasar Gede was damaged by the Dutch attack. Then the Government of the Republic of Indonesia who later took over the territory of Surakarta and Special Region Surakarta renovated back Pasar Gede in 1949. However, Pasar Gede roof repairs completed in 1981. The Indonesian Government replaced the old roof with a roof of wood. Then the second building of Pasar Gede used for DPU office which is now used as a fruit market.

Pasar Gede was not immune from mass rioting irresponsible attack. Although spared from the attack on riots in May 1998, but not in October 1999. Pasar Gede burned out by mass rioting attack. But the renovation efforts to maintain the original architecture can run well and quickly. Two years later, in late 2001, the market operated again. In fact, the market is relatively more sophisticated because it also pays attention to people with disabilities with the construction of special facilities for wheelchair users.

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