Surakarta district, Central Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Baki

Baki is a town in Surakarta district, Central Java, Indonesia, home to about 58,909 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 33 museums, 36 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Laweyan Mosque (6 km), Tumurun Museum (7 km) and Museum Radya Pustaka (7 km).

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Baki at a glance

Location
Surakarta district, Central Java, Indonesia
Population
about 58,909
Coordinates
7.6128° S, 110.7839° E
Places within 50 km
176 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 589 km

Top places to visit near Baki

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Forts & heritage near Baki

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baki. The closest is Pesanggrahan Langenharjo (4 km); the best-known is National Press Monument (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Baki

45 museums within 100 km of Baki. The closest is Archipelago Keris Museum (7 km); the best-known is Tumurun Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baki

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baki. The closest is Gunung Wijil (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Baki

30 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Baki. The closest is Masjid Ar-Rahiim (4 km); the best-known is Laweyan Mosque (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Baki

16 temples within 100 km of Baki. The closest is Mangkunegaran Palace (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baki

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baki. The closest is Waduk Mulur (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Baki

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baki
  2. 6 km Laweyan Mosque · mosque, Sleman Regency
  3. 3 km Radya Pustaka Museum · museum, Gunungkidul Regency
  4. 1 km Museum Radya Pustaka · museum, Surakarta
  5. 1 km Tumurun Museum · museum, Gunungkidul Regency
  6. 2 km Kraton of Surakarta · mosque or dargah, Gunungkidul Regency
  7. 8 km Back to Baki

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Within 15 km of Baki

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Baki by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage5161Pesanggrahan Langenharjo (4 km)
Museums3345Archipelago Keris Museum (7 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints3638Gunung Wijil (11 km)
Mosques & dargahs1930Masjid Ar-Rahiim (4 km)
Temples1016Mangkunegaran Palace (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs711Waduk Mulur (17 km)
Waterfalls68Air Terjun Parang Ijo (7 km)
Beaches & coast18Ngajungan (29 km)
Other attractions37Rumah Atsiri Indonesia (44 km)
Buddhist sites46Vihara Dhamma Sundara (11 km)
Churches25Saint Anthony Church (9 km)
Caves35Saint Mary Marganingsih's Cave (32 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Mount Merapi National Park (50 km)

Baki: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Baki?

Laweyan Mosque (mosque, about 6 km), Tumurun Museum (museum, about 7 km), Museum Radya Pustaka (museum, about 7 km), Radya Pustaka Museum (museum, about 8 km), Kraton of Surakarta (mosque or dargah, about 8 km), Lokananta (museum, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baki?

176 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 33 museums, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 mosques & dargahs, 10 temples.

Which is the nearest fort to Baki?

Pesanggrahan Langenharjo, about 4 km by road; Monumen Sukarno (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Baki?

Archipelago Keris Museum, about 7 km by road; Tumurun Museum (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baki?

Gunung Wijil, about 11 km by road; Gunung Guwokajen (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Baki?

Start in Baki, visit Laweyan Mosque, then Radya Pustaka Museum, then Museum Radya Pustaka, then Tumurun Museum, then Kraton of Surakarta, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Baki?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs.

How far is Baki from Lovina?

About 589 km by road (471 km in a straight line).

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