Semarang Indonesia is the only city in Indonesia that still have an old town with lots of ancient building in certain places. even though the security of these old buildings is still not well, yet visitors are still safe to enjoy this tourist attraction.

As the capital city of Central Java, Semarang still develops itself become not only as a trading and industrial city but also as a tourist city. In the Dutch colonial regime this city used to be a harbor town, making this city as a fundamental place for doing trading among islands and even countries.

You still can see many building with Dutch architecture at the Old Semarang Town on 70 hectares wide which also called “Oude Staad” (Little Dutch)

As a prove that Semarang Indonesia used to be a big city in previous time, there is a Dutch train company in Semarang. The first train track was built here which was officially used on 17th june 1864. At that time the trail connected Kamijen and Tanggung with the length of 26 kilometers.

As the capital city of Central Java, Semarang is also major seaport and commercial center for central java, with excellent harbor. The city contains shipyard, railroad workshop and industries in which machinery, electrical equipment, shoes, textile and glassware manufacture

Surrounding Semarang Indonesia

Demak and Kudus Regions

The holy town of Demak located 24 km east of Semarang. It is a famous city for the spread of Islam in Java (the first Islamic kingdom in Java was born in 1511 in this city).

Kudus

Semarang Landmark & Museum

Gereja Blenduk Semarang or Blenduk church

was built in 1750 and renovated in 1894. This church is a left over from the Dutch during its annexation here.

Its called Blenduk because the shape of its dome looks like a ball thats being sliced in half, that why a local people call it “mblenduk”. with 400 acres wide, this building is a hexagonal with quadrangular rooms and there is a Greece crucifix hang on the side of the room.

The interior is decorated wholly in Dutch style and beauty with well arranged plants; meanwhile the balcony has unique interior design. As one of old buildings at Old town Semarang, this building is worth seeing, The visiting time is at all times.

Gedung Lawang Sewu

in the beginning this building was the central  office of Nederlandsch Indishe Spoorweg Naatschappij or used to be called NIS. its Dutch train company. The magnificent building is styled in art deco and obtains an exclusive feature. Art Deco style was developed from 1850 to 1940 in Europe.

The local people call this building Gedung Lawang Sewu because this building has a specific characteristic which possesses many doors, “lawang” in Javanese means a door, while “sewu” means a thousand. So lawang sewu analogically describes the numerous doors this building have; despite the fact that they re not exactly a thousand. Its not difficult to reach this location, because its close to Tugu Muda Monument at the corner of the Semarang city.

Gedung Lawang Sewu is a monumental as well as gorgeous building and the design concept follows the principle of curve architecture that apply Gothics twin tower on the left and right side of the main gate.

Tugu Muda Semarang

Tugu Muda Semarang

Tugu Muda Semarang is a historical monument that is located right in the hearth of Semarang. This monument was built as reminiscence to all the heroes that died in five days battle against Japanese soldiers on 14ht to 19th October 1945 in Semarang when a lot of Semarang’s youngsters died in this battle.

It is a monument pentagon shapes. The monument consists of part of the foundation, body and head. On the body of the monument there is relief basis. The entire monument made of stone. To reinforce the impression of Monument, made ornamental pond and garden at around monument. The building is located near the Lawang Sewu, BDNI Office, Office of Governor of Central Java, Manggala Bakti Museum and the Cathedral.

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Starting from the plan to build a monument that commemorates the Battle of Five-day events in Semarang. On October 28, 1945, Governor Java Tengah, Mr. Wongsonegoro put the first stone at the originally planned location is near the town square. However, due in November 1945 the war broke out against the Allies and Japan, this project became dormant. Then in 1949, the Youth Coordinating Board of Indonesia (BKPI), initiated the idea of re-construction of the monument, but due to funding difficulties, the idea was unfulfilled. In 1951, Mayor of Semarang, Hadi Soebeno Sosro Wedoyo, formed the Committee Tugu Muda, with the development plan is no longer on the location of the square, but at this present location. Monument design was done by Salim, while the reliefs on the monument is done by the artist Hendro. Stone is used, among others brought in from kaliuang and Paker. November 10, 1951, the first stone laid by Governor Boediono and Central Java on May 20, 1953, to coincide with National Awakening Day, Tugu Muda officially opened by Sukarno, President of the Republic of Indonesia. Until now, quite a lot of changes have been made to the memorial statues around the young, other relief making gardens and ponds.

The Tugu Muda Semarang monument shape like candle and has a relief that describes the people’s suffering at that time. This monument was officially announced on 20th May 1953 by the previous president of Indonesia, Soekarno.

Museum Ronggowarsito

this museum is located on Jalan Abdul Rahman Saleh, Semarang. It is the most complete museum in Semarang that collects historical articles, environment, archeology, culture and record on the archipelago.

The name of Ronggowarsito was taken from one of Indonesian literary man who was famous with his works on philosphy and culture.

Museum Ronggowarsito in Semarang inhabits 1.8 hectares wide and it is opened everyday from 08:00 am – 14.00 pm except on Sunday.

Simpang Lima Semarang is one of a special place that adds to Semarang’s city icon. This place is a square that located at the center of crossroad of Jl. Pandanaran (the west) and Jl Ahmad Yani (the east). Jl. Gajah mada and Jl Pahlawan (the east) and jl KH Ahmad Dahlan (the east-north) Semarang.

Nowadays Simpang Lima Semarang is a square as well as a shopping center in Semarang. In addition Simpang Lima Semarang is also used for a concert, recreational place and even for “Pasar Tiban” (sudden market) at particular times.

All sort of foods, both heavy and light meals are sold with “lesehan” style (served on the sidewalk using only a mat and table) along the square.

Puri Maerokoco is the central Java in miniature. It consists 35 pavilions of regencies and municipalities of Java province.

The pavilion describe the specific architecture design of each regencies and municipalities and exhibit various kind of tourist attraction of its own.

Semarang Indonesia Savouring Appetite

Semarang’s famous light meals is Lumpia (spring roll) Semarang, It is one of the most popular food in this city. When you come to Semarang, this food is “a must try” food. Another what you can try are Wingko, Bandeng Presto (tendered fish), Tahu Pong (fried Tofu), Gimbal Udang which contains cut of fried tofu, egg, fried schrimp with spicy peanut sauce.

Another light meal what was very popular on local are Bolang Baling, Untir untir and Cakwe, the three of them have the same ingredients such as flour, water and sugar. There are a lot of restorant in this city offering delicious food of Indonesian, Chinese and European cuisine. The area of Gang Lombok and Jl Gajah mada are famous with its Chinese restorations, in Jl Ahmad Yani there are tasteful Javanese restaurants.

Semarang Hotels

Horison Hotel Semarang

Hotel Horison Semarang is a superb relaxing place ideally situated in the heart of the Semarang city. Only 10 minutes from the airport, it offers you direct access to the biggest and most exciting shopping area in Semarang, in the heart of Semarang’s central business