As the largest city in Central Java, Semarang has become one of the most visited cities of tourists, whether for business or simply pleasure. High tourist visits were also supported by various tourist attractions are varied. Tourists can find beautiful natural attractions, historic sights, or the right sights to hunt for narcissistic photos.
Then, what interesting sights can be found in the city of Semarang? Here are the recommendations of 15 tourist attractions in Semarang the most popular and you can visit in the Capital of Central Java Province:
1. Kota Lama Semarang
Visiting Semarang will not feel complete if you do not come to the Old Town of Semarang. Tourist attractions in Semarang is already long known as the most popular tourist sites in the capital of Central Java Province. Moreover, if you are a photo hunter. Rows of old buildings in classical European style, often become hunted by the photographer.
In the Old Town of Semarang, you will find the presence of places that often enlivened by visitors. Blenduk Church with dome-shaped roof became the first favorite choice. The atmosphere was increasingly preoccupied with the Park Srigunting located in front of the church. If you want to appear narcissistic, can rent an old bike while taking pictures with the background Church of Blenduk.
There is also Spiegel Cafe which offers a unique culinary place with a classical building atmosphere. In addition to Spiegel, a row of other cafes that also offers a colonial-era atmosphere is also quite a lot. Among these are Kafe Nuris, Tekodeko, or Retro Cafe.
2. Kampung Batik Semarang
When visiting the Kota Lama, you can also take the time to stop by the Kampung Batik Semarang. Tourist attractions in Semarang is located not too far from the Old Town, located in the Village Rejamulya, East Semarang. Tourists can go to this sights by passing the alleyway located next to Hotel Horison. There is a gate bearing Kampung Batik there.
As the name implies, Kampung Batik Semarang is a shopping place that became the center of batik craft from Semarang. You can find a row of shops that offer various types of batik Semarang typical. Batik Semarang is identical with Tugu Muda pattern, Lawang Sewu, Asem tree, blekok bird, and so on. In addition, batik from here also tend to have a bright color.
The price of batik in Kampung Batik Semarang was not too expensive. You can find a variety of batik with a tag of about Rp 50.000 . If you want, can also take the time to learn how to make batik and see the process of making. For additional information, this place is open from 08.00 to 18.00 WIB.
3. Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah
Tourist attractions in Semarang which must be visited next is the Great Mosque of Central Java. This mosque has the hallmark of six electric umbrellas on the porch that make it similar to the Nabawi Mosque. Six umbrella diameter of 14 meters is usually developed during the implementation of Salat Idulfitri and Iduladha.
There are also 25 pillars are deliberately designed similar to the Coloseum in Rome, Italy. The number of pillars is a representation of the number of prophets and messengers that must be known in Islam. At the gate, visitors can see the words 'Sucining Guno Gapuraning Gusti' in Arabic Malay letters as well as two sentences shahadah.
Asmaul Husna tower which has a height of 99 meters should not be missed during a visit to the Great Mosque of Central Java. Visitors are allowed to climb to the top of this tower and see the sights of Semarang City and the mosque from a height. Note, you will be charged if you climb to the top of this tower.
4. Lawang Sewu
Lawang Sewu can be the next exciting stopover in Semarang City. Often referred to as a haunted building, Lawang Sewu is an old building that used to function as Indische Spoorweg Maatscappij (NIS) headquarters. NIS is known as a company that builds the train line between Semarang with Solo and Jogja.
The building was built in 1904 has a very unique shape with the characteristic of having many doors and windows. Because of the large number, local people also call this building as Lawang Sewu, which means a thousand doors. Although, actually the number of doors on this three-story building does not reach the number 1000 and has only 429 doors.
A variety of mystical stories enveloped the tourist attractions in Semarang. That said, there are several haunted locations that can be found in the building. Among these are the old wells area, the main door, the jail stand, the dungeon, the squatting prison, and the prisoner torture chamber. Various sightings were reportedly often occur in this tourist spot.
5. Museum Kereta Api Ambarawa
Tourists also have the opportunity to experience a unique experience by riding an old locomotive during a visit to Semarang by visiting the Ambarawa Railway Museum. In fact, tourists can choose, take a steam train or train that uses a diesel engine. There are two tourist train routes that can be selected, namely Ambarawa-Tuntang and Ambarawa-Bedono. For the record, the Ambarawa-Bedono route only provides travel by steam train.
This Semarang tourist attraction was once the location of Ambarawa Station, built on May 21, 1873 by King Willem I of the Netherlands. The station was closed in 1976 and officially began to turn into a museum. At the tourist attractions in Semarang, tourists can see as many as 21 locomotives that have an important role in the struggle for independence, especially as a means of transporting soldiers.
Ambarawa Railway Museum located in Semarang regency is also one of the three places that keep locomotive jarred serpentine Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG. Reportedly, there are only three model steam trains like this that are still left. Two other trains are stored in Switzerland and India. Visiting the tourist attractions in Semarang, tourists also have a rare opportunity to take pictures along with the old train. Rarely, right?
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