De Tjolomadoe

De Tjolomadoe is a restored former sugar factory in Colomadu, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, near Surakarta. Originally built in 1861 as Pabrik Gula Colomadu by Mangkunegara IV, it operated for over a century before closing in 1998. Reopened in 2018 as a heritage museum and cultural venue, it preserves original Dutch-colonial architecture and sugar-processing machinery while hosting exhibitions, concerts and events.

Visitors can explore a restored Dutch-colonial sugar factory complex with preserved industrial machinery, a heritage museum detailing the history of sugar production in Java, and large open halls used for concerts and exhibitions. The site features original brick structures, vintage equipment, photo spots, a concert hall (Tjolomadoe Concert Hall), cafes and landscaped outdoor areas. Guided tours explain the factory's operation and restoration.

Built in 1861 by Mangkunegara IV of the Mangkunegaran Principality as Pabrik Gula Colomadu, it was one of the largest sugar factories in Central Java during the Dutch colonial period. It operated continuously for more than 130 years until 1998. The factory was revitalized and reopened in 2018 as De Tjolomadoe, preserving its industrial heritage and colonial architecture as a cultural heritage site.

Represents the sugar industry heritage of Java and the legacy of the Mangkunegaran Palace. The site serves as a cultural and creative hub for Surakarta and Karanganyar, hosting music concerts, art exhibitions and community events while educating visitors about Javanese industrial history and colonial-era architecture.