Bung Karno Museum and Library: Complete Guide + Best Hotels Nearby

Bung Karno Museum and Library: A Complete Guide, Plus the Best Hotels Near the Sukarno Tomb Just steps from Soekarno’s grave in Blitar sits a building that often gets less attention than the tomb itself, despite holding one of the richest personal collections connected to Indonesia’s first president. The Bung Karno Museum and Library rounds … Read more

Blitar and the Sukarno Tomb: Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day

Blitar and the Sukarno Tomb: Why This City Matters More Than Ever as Indonesia Turns 81 On August 17, 2026, Indonesia will mark 81 years of independence under the official theme “Indonesia Berdaulat, Adil, dan Makmur,” or “Indonesia Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous.” As the country prepares to celebrate this milestone, one small city in East … Read more