Pasar Gedhe Harjonagoro is a traditional market located in the heart of Solo City, near the Chinese settlement known as Balong and the Avalokitesvara Temple (Vihara). The name “Gedhe” means "big" in Javanese, referring to the market’s large roof structure.

The market was designed by Thomas Karsten, a renowned Dutch architect. Its architectural style is a blend of Dutch colonial and traditional Javanese design. Pasar Gedhe consists of two double-story buildings separated by Sudirman Street. Although it has undergone several renovations, the original architecture has been carefully preserved.

Pasar Gedhe was declared a cultural heritage building in Surakarta, following Pasar Klewer. It sells various daily necessities such as vegetables and fruits. What makes this market even more special is the wide variety of traditional Solo snacks sold here, such as risol, pastel, lumpia, cabuk rambak, klepon, grontol, es dawet telasih, and jamu (herbal drink).

To this day, this traditional market is bustling with locals and tourists alike, shopping for groceries or simply enjoying its historical charm. If you ever visit Solo, don’t miss Pasar Gedhe, a market full of history and local flavors. Several annual cultural events are also held here, including Grebeg Sudiroprajan, which celebrates the Chinese New Year.