Interesting places in Semarang:

Hotel Ciputra Semarang		Hotel Ibis Semarang Simpang Lima
NGALIYAN		PORT OF TANJUNG MAS
Pelabuhan Tanjung Mas Semarang		Jasa Marina Indah Unit 1
KAWASAN MASJID AGUNG JAWA TENGAH		Sampangan Regency
Tlogosari		BSB CITY
banyumanik		KOMPLEK PERUMAHAN PLAMONGAN INDAH
kampunge cino2 kr wong ndeso n dempil2		Côte-d Ivoire
BSB ( Bukit Semarang Baru )		S Mlyo
Perumnas Tlogosari		CANDI INDUSTRIAL ZONE SEMARANG

Semarang is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of the province of Central Java. It has an area of 373.67 km� and approximately 1.5 million people making it the Indonesia's fifth largest city. Semarang is located at 6�58'S 110�25'E. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large ethnically Chinese population. The name of the city, Semarang, may have originated from the concatenation of the words "asem" (tamarind) and "arang" (rare). Another version is that Semarang is originated from Chinese word Sam Po Lang (San Bao Loong), meaning the city of Sam Po (Admiral Zheng He).

• Sam Po Kong Temple, Jl. Simongan No. 129, ☎ +62 24 7605 277. The beautiful Sam Po Kong temple (Gedung Batu) was built to respect the Muslim Chinese commander named Cheng Ho of Ming Dinasty who visited Semarang in the early 15th century. It was extensively renovated in 2006 to celebrate the 600th anniversary of Cheng Ho's voyage to Semarang.

Northern Semarang has a lot of old Dutch colonial buildings. This was where the old walled city located. The wall is no longer there, but many of the old building remains, especially in the area called Kota Lama (The Old Town). On certain months, this part of Semarang is flooded by the rising tide (called "rob" in Javanese).

• Tanjung Mas. A busy, important port during Dutch occupation (from 17th century to 1945).

• Gereja Blenduk, Jalan Letjen Suprapto 32. The name means "domed church". A beautiful Protestant church built in 1753, it is the oldest church in Semarang. It has a baroque organ, a rarity in Indonesia

• Stasiun Tawang. The oldest major railway station in Java, completed in 1870.

Simpang Lima (means "five intersection") is a vast square at the heart of Semarang. At night, you can eat, drink or just bring yourself wandering around Simpang Lima.

Semarang has a very good landscape, some says best landscape thanks to its coastal area in the northern part of the city with Tanjung Mas as its international harbour and hilly area in the southern part streching from Candi area to Bukit Sari with picturesque Mount Ungaran at the background.

Before you get into hilly area named Bukit Sari, you will see on your left Taman Tabanas Gombel where you can stop by, drink tea and see Semarang's view from the hill. It's view is really beautiful and romantic during the night time.

Gunung Ungaran with its tea and jasmine plantation, Gua Kreo/Kreo Cave with its interesting stalagtit and stalagmit and of course Marina at Tanjung Mas are the alternatives for those who has more than 2 free days in Semarang.

Monuments

Tugu Muda is one of Semarang's landmark. It is situated westward off Simpang Lima, one of the 5 streets crossing Simpang Lima named Jalan Pandanaran. This monument commemorated the 5 days fierce battle (October 14, 1945) between Indonesian freedom fighters and Japanese soldiers who refused to surrender their weapon.

The buildings around Tugu Muda are some from the old Dutch buildings, the famous one is Lawang Sewu or "Thousand Windows" derives from its many windows. During the World War II, the building was the Japanese army's headquarter.

Museums

• Mandala Bhakti. Military museum. Jl. Mgr.Sugiyopranoto Semarang.

• MURI, Indonesian National Record Museum. Jl. Setiabudi no.179 Srondol Semarang. Website: . Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 08.00 AM - 04.00 PM.

• Nyonya Meneer. Jamu (traditional Javanese drink) museum. Jl. Kaligawe Semarang. Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10.00 AM – 03.00 PM.

• Ronggowarsito. Javanese culture and art museum. Jl. Abdul Rahman Saleh. Opening hours: daily 08.00-14.00 WIB, except on Monday.

Amusement parks

• Istana Majapahit. Jl. Majapahit 288-290. Opening hours: daily, 06.00 AM -09.00 PM. Facility: swimming pool, children playground, small train, cultural centre (puppet show/wayang).

• Lele Park (Kampoeng Wisata). Kecamatan Tugu. Open daily. Facility: children playground, cultural and art shows, animal shows.

• Marina Beach. North Semarang. Facility: swimming pool, children playground, beach volley ball, water sports.

• Ngaliyan Tirta Indah, jalan Raya Ngaliyan Kecamatan Ngaliyan. Facility: swimming pool, beautiful plantation, flower garden, sports centre.

• Puri Maerokoco and Kampoeng Laut. Tawangmas PRPP, a clone of TMII (Jakarta). Facility: cultural and art shows, boat, water bike, small train, fishing pond.

• Sodong, 20 km from Semarang. Facility: beautiful plantation, fishing pond, swimming pool.

• Mangkang Zoo, located in the West Semarang. It's newly opened. There a lot of animal preserve there but it lacks of attraction.

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Indonesia - Java - Semarang - NISM (Nederlandsch-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij)
Made by Stewart Leiwakabessy
The building is also referred to as The Building with 1,000 doors. You can imagine why. Former office building of the NISM, short for Nederlands(ch)-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij (Dutch Indies Railroad Company). Semarang played a key role in railway history of Indonesia. It is the place where the first railway network was built in Indonesia. The railway connects Kemijen and Tanggung, and opened for public in August 10, 1867. In Dutch colonial era, there was a tram system in Semarang before being dismantled in early 1940s. There are two large train stations in Semarang, Semarang Poncol and Semarang Tawang. The two stations operate train service to Tegal, Slawi, Bandung, Jakarta, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Cepu, Bojonegoro, Jombang, Kediri, Malang, and Surabaya. Other smaller train stations are Mangkang, Jerakah, and Alastuwa. Semarang (pronounced [səˈmaraŋ]) is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of the province of Central Java. It has an area of 225.17 km² and a population of approximately 1.3 million people, making it Indonesia's 11th most populous city. Semarang is located at 6°58′S 110°25′E. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city has a dominant Javanese population. From: wikipedia. Java is the world's most densely populated island (population: 136 million). It is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. Much of Indonesian history took place on Java; it was the centre of powerful Hindu-Buddhist empires, Islamic sultanates, the core of the colonial Dutch East Indies, and was at the centre of Indonesia's campaign for independence. The island dominates Indonesian social, political and economic life. More information on wikipedia.


Indonesia - Java - Semarang - Sam Po Kong (Gedung Batu) Temple
Made by Stewart Leiwakabessy
The Sam Po Kong (Gedung Batu) Temple is built in honour of the Chinese Great Admiral Zheng He who visited the area in 1405. A 10.7 meter-tall bronze statue about Rp.1 billion ($115,000) with four languages (Indonesian language, English, Chinese and Japanese) of his brief history will complement the temple. Semarang (pronounced [səˈmaraŋ]) is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of the province of Central Java. It has an area of 225.17 km² and a population of approximately 1.3 million people, making it Indonesia's 11th most populous city. Semarang is located at 6°58′S 110°25′E. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city has a dominant Javanese population. From: wikipedia. Java is the world's most densely populated island (population: 136 million). It is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. Much of Indonesian history took place on Java; it was the centre of powerful Hindu-Buddhist empires, Islamic sultanates, the core of the colonial Dutch East Indies, and was at the centre of Indonesia's campaign for independence. The island dominates Indonesian social, political and economic life. More information on wikipedia.


Taste of Indonesia: Diversity are welcome in our country!
Made by Murasaki Eng-ta
Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah (Central Java Grand Mosque) # Alamak, minaret-nya~ # Alamak, cropped-nya~ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: The month consists of twenty-nine days, but do not fast till you sight it (the moon) and do not break your fast till you sight it. If the weather is cloudy, calculate it thirty days. When the twenty-ninth of Sha'ban came, Ibn Umar would send someone (who tried) to sight the moon for him. If it was sighted, then well and good; in case it was not sighted, and there was no cloud and dust before him (on the horizon), he would not keep fast the next day. If there appeared (on the horizon) before him cloud or dust, he would fast the following day. Ibn Umar would end his fasting alone with the people, and did not follow this calculation. ~Sunan Abu-Dawud, The Hadith Book 13. Fasting (Kitab As-Siyam) :2312~ So either today or tomorrow you celebrate Eid, no problem at all, it's okay. Stay in unity, diversity are welcome in our country. Selamat hari raya Idul Fitri 1 Syawal 1432 H, mohon maaf lahir dan batin. Salam, Intan Puspita Nugraheni binti Zaenal Muttakin Created with


Keroncong Musician
Made by omGun
Sketched using Lamy Ballpoint. Those sketches were made during the Keroncong performance on a wedding feast of a friend of mine. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kroncong Keroncong originated and developed in Java with great Portuguese influence using the ukelele and other stringed instruments. One style of keroncong which developed is called 'langgam jawa' which uses many of the rhythmic patterns heard typically in gamelan music along with the pelog scale. In this style there is a great amount of gamelan influence. In its original form, it consisted of songs sung with the accompaniment of the Indian sitar, the rebab or bowed chordaphone, the suling or bamboo flute, the gendang, kenong and saron of the gamelan ensemble, and a gong. Today, these instruments are sometimes replaced by the guitar (for sitar), violin (for rebab), modern flute, cello (which takes on the role of the gamelan instruments) and the bass (which substitutes the gong). Modern keroncong groups may even include the accordian and the vibraphone to add extra colour. The vocals however still remain traditional, based mainly on the Javanese pelog or slendro scales.


A solitary walker using the narrow guage railway bed as a path
Made by D70
Most rail transport in Indonesia is located on the island of Java, which has two major rail lines that run the length of the island, as well as several connecting lines. The island of Sumatra has three (soon to be four) unconnected railway lines in the northernmost province of Aceh, North Sumatra (the area surrounding Medan, West Sumatra (Padang and its environs), and South Sumatra and Lampung. Indonesia's railways are operated by the state-owned PT Kereta Api, and the newly-formed PT Kereta Api Jabotabek, operating the commuter lines in the Jakarta metropolitan area. The infrastructure is government-owned, and the companies pay a fee for the usage of the railway lines. Indonesia's rail gauge is 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in), although 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) and 750 mm (2 ft 5+1⁄2 in) lines previously existed. New construction in Aceh has the 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) gauge. Most of the Jakarta metropolitan area is electrified at 1500 V DC overhead. Various narrow gauge industrial tramways operate in Java and Sumatra, serving the sugarcane and oil palm industries.


Indonesia - Java - Semarang - Street Scenes
Made by Stewart Leiwakabessy
Semarang (pronounced [səˈmaraŋ]) is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of the province of Central Java. It has an area of 225.17 km² and a population of approximately 1.3 million people, making it Indonesia's 11th most populous city. Semarang is located at 6°58′S 110°25′E. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city has a dominant Javanese population. From: wikipedia. Java is the world's most densely populated island (population: 136 million). It is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. Much of Indonesian history took place on Java; it was the centre of powerful Hindu-Buddhist empires, Islamic sultanates, the core of the colonial Dutch East Indies, and was at the centre of Indonesia's campaign for independence. The island dominates Indonesian social, political and economic life. More information on wikipedia.


Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach bentet)
Made by Lip Kee
Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach bentet Unfortunately it flew away instead of turning to show the characteristic white wing spot. Location: Park near Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia May 14, 2005 Alt. names: Black-capped Shrike, Black-headed Shrike, Dusky Shrike Chinese: 棕背伯劳, 棕背伯勞 Indonesian: Bentet Malay: Tirjup Ekor Panjang Japanese: takasagomozu, Takasago-mozu Japanese: タカサゴモズ Korean: 긴꼬리때까치 Thai: นกอีเสือหัวดำ Distribution: Lanius schach www.bsc-eoc.org/avibase/avibase.jsp?pg=map&lang=EN&am... Lanius schach bentet (range probably more confined to Java and Sumatra and not throughout Indonesia as in the map) www.bsc-eoc.org/avibase/avibase.jsp?pg=map&lang=EN&am...


Jalan Merak - Semarang (Java - Indonesia)
Made by Meteorry
Jalan Merak | Semarang 08/03/2011 17h01 Semarang was love at first sight due to the friendly atmosphere, beautiful colonial houses and lots of water. Photo taken from the Jalan Taman Tawang with the station Stasiun Tawang in the back. Semarang Semarang is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of the province of Central Java. It has an area of 225.17 km² and a population of approximately 1.5 million people, making it Indonesia's fifth largest city. Semarang is located at 6°58′S 110°25′E. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city has a dominant Japanese population. [ Source and much more information: Wikipedia - Semarang (English) ]


Semarang Port Lighthouse built 1883
Made by D70
The Indonesian word for a lighthouse is mercusuar or (in two words) mercu suar. The phrase menara suar, which includes the Arabic word menara, is sometimes used instead. Tanjung and ujung are words for capes, pulau is an island, selat is a strait, karang is a reef, and teluk is a harbor. Semarang (Tanjung Emmas) 1883 (station established 1872). Active; focal plane 33 m (108 ft); four white flashes every 20 s. 30 m (98 ft) 12-sided cast iron tower with lantern and gallery. Entire lighthouse painted white. Located on a promontory on the east side of the harbor of Semarang, a major port of central north Java. Site open, tower closed. ARLHS IDO-040; Admiralty K1132; NGA 23560. Tanjung Mas as its international harbour


Lighthouse
Made by omGun
Lighthouse at Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang, Java. Erected in 1884 Focal plane 33 m (108 ft) with four white flashes every 20 sec. 30 m (98 ft) 12-sided cast iron tower with lantern and gallery. Entire lighthouse is painted in white. Located on a promontory on the east side of the harbor of Semarang. The site is open but the tower closedLighthouse at Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang, Java. Erected in 1884 in the reign of Willem III, King of the Netherlands. Focal plane 33 m (108 ft) with four white flashes every 20 sec. 30 m (98 ft) 12-sided cast iron tower with lantern and gallery. Entire lighthouse is painted white. Located on a promontory on the east side of the harbor of Semarang. The site is open but the tower closed.


Semarang Port Lighthouse built 1883
Made by D70
The Indonesian word for a lighthouse is mercusuar or (in two words) mercu suar. The phrase menara suar, which includes the Arabic word menara, is sometimes used instead. Tanjung and ujung are words for capes, pulau is an island, selat is a strait, karang is a reef, and teluk is a harbor. Semarang (Tanjung Emmas) 1883 (station established 1872). Active; focal plane 33 m (108 ft); four white flashes every 20 s. 30 m (98 ft) 12-sided cast iron tower with lantern and gallery. Entire lighthouse painted white. Located on a promontory on the east side of the harbor of Semarang, a major port of central north Java. Site open, tower closed. ARLHS IDO-040; Admiralty K1132; NGA 23560.


NISM - Semarang (Java - Indonesia)
Made by Meteorry
Nederlands Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij 08/03/2011 16h12 At a roundabout in the center of Semarang the former headquarters of the not anymore existing railway company Nederlands Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij (Dutch-Indonesian Railway Company). This building is still a landmark in the city but not in use anymore as a headoffice. Renovation and transformation into a hotel plans failed and the major part of the building is empty. The building opened its doors in 1902 and got nicknamed The house with 1,000 doors. [ More information: Wikipedia - NISM (Dutch only) ]


Stasiun Semarang Tawang - Semarang (Java - Indonesia)
Made by Meteorry
Stasiun Semarang Tawang 08/03/2011 17h03 The station Semarang Tawang seen from Jalan Merak. Semarang Semarang is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of the province of Central Java. It has an area of 225.17 km² and a population of approximately 1.5 million people, making it Indonesia's fifth largest city. Semarang is located at 6°58′S 110°25′E. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city has a dominant Japanese population. [ Source and much more information: Wikipedia - Semarang (English) ]


dengar dan perhatikan (tauziah)
Made by fatoniii
Pak ustad bilang, Ada orang yang hidupnya berlimpahan harta, perusahaannya banyak. Tapi sering sakit-sakitan. Karena duitnya melimpah, berobatnya pun gak mau di Indonesia, kurang berkwalitas katanya. Berobatnya ke Singapura, Australia, Amerika. Akhirnya penghasilan dan pengeluaran berimbang. Satunya lagi, ada orang rejekinya pas-pasan banget. Penghasilannya cuma cukup dipakai makan. Sedangkan untuk urusan fisik, dia selalu sehat wal afiat. Lha kalo sakit-sakitan, berobatnya mau bayar pakai apa? seimbang juga kan! Bagaimana dengan jamaah di sini, mau pilih model hidup yang mana? Batinku, kalau bisa ya rejeki melimpah plus fisik sehat wal afiat. ^_^


tvri_semarang_web
Made by omGun
The piramid shape building is TVRI Semarang, Televisi Republik Indonesia-regional station of Central Java, established on a hill in the eastern Semarang is a TV station owned and managed by the government. Show up in the background is mount Ungaran and a ricefield is in the foreground. with an expressive approach using a brush pen and watercolour on my Kokuyo sketchbook. www.myfourthirds.com/document.php?id=50367 this link is the image I took in 2007 just about a hundred meter from this sketch location.


Lawang Sewu and Tugu Muda Monument
Made by omGun
Lawang Sewu and Tugu Muda Monument. Lawang Sewu is a former NIS (Nederlandsch-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij) company head office, Semarang. Tugu muda, a monumet dedicated to the Semarangese youth who fight against the Japanese occupation troops in Indonesia during the WW II. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:COLLECTIE_TROPENMUSEUM_Het_hoo...


eyes open
Made by biebe08
just for your consideration, my friends. forgive me if i close comment box, or even note. don't know what happened with me. perhaps i got mad. but don't worry, as i have said, i'm still here, with my own way. actually i want to close favorite box also, but i couldn't. and you are really, i don't know. this is the hamsters i've captured several days ago. those pink hamsters became like this. maybe this is my only comforter, i mean beside Him. don't worry, again, i'm just fine. and i wish you, all of you just fine.


babies
Made by biebe08
good news and bad news. which one you want me to told you first? the good news is i have hamster babies. the bad news is, this was the third born babies. the first and the second have grown up into teenagers and young adults. sigh... i will have a big family of hamsters. lol. hey, did you wanna have one of them? i will have them shipped, for free, and you don't need to make any payments. i guarantee, they are virus free, disease free, naughty free, bite free, and will never make you angry. i promise. :D


Barongsai
Made by Bayu Hastinoto Prawirodigdo
Barongsai (a lion dance / a dragon dance performance). Performed on yard of klenteng / bio (the place of worship for follower/adherent of Tionghoa ethnic belief) surrounded by people in Pecinan Semarang on Imlek Eve, the night before China New Year (Sin Cia New Year) 2562, February 2011. I request your like vote at: www.facebook.com/pages/Hasti-Art-Works-Salvationist-Viewp...


Semarang, Lawang Sewu #1
Made by tokek belanda (very busy)
(best viewed in Large) View Large On Black ? 9 july, 2010 My favorite building in Semarang, once the office of the Dutch colonial railroads in Indonesia (built in 1902), now abandoned and supposed to be haunted by a blonde lady in white...