Candi Sukuh, Solo, Indonesia.

Candi Sukuh is located nearly 1000 meters up the slopes of the holy mountain of Gunung Lawu. It was built towards the end of the Majapahit kingdom in the 15^th century and is noted for its unique design. It is a Hindu temple that also has Buddhist and animist design elements, as well as a stepped pyramid that has been called Mayan in appearance.

The art at Candi Sukuh is superb, including outstanding bas reliefs, giant turtle altars, and carvings of animals. It is relatively untouristed due to its more remote location.

Flora, Solo, Indonesia.

Kraton Surakarta, Solo, Indonesia

The Kraton Surakarta (Kasunanan Palace) is the older and more important of the two royal palaces at Solo. It was built by Pakubuwono II in 1745 and then expanded at the beginning of the 20th century. A fire destroyed much of Krato Surakarta in 1985 and it has since been reconstructed. There is a museum on the grounds, and you can also take a guided tour, but much of the Kraton is not visitable since it is still home to the Surakartan royalty.