nDalem (House) Purwodiningratan
The nDalem Purwodiningratan area is one of the nDalem Pangeran areas or the residence of the princes of the Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat. nDalem means a Javanese house inhabited by priyayi (nobles) in the traditional status of Javanese society. In general, a ndalem has a pavilion and a large yard. Likewise with the existence of nDalem Purwodiningratan. This nDalem was built during the early move of the Kraton Surakarta from Kartasura. While waiting for the construction of the new Kraton to be completed, this nDalem was established to be used as a base camp for the workers and building materials for the Kraton.
nDalem Purwodiningratan consists of the Pendopo, Pringgitan, and Gandok. nDalem buildings which are products of pure Javanese architecture, both in terms of layout, appearance, materials, and building structures. However, what is unique about nDalem is the presence of a mixture of European architecture in the interior of the residence. The presence of Indies patterns and European statues that adorn the corners of the building as well as a flower garden in the backyard makes nDalem Purwodiningratan a traditional Javanese house building that strengthens the image of pluralism in the surrounding area and city.
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