Chinatown Area

The street is named Gang Lombok because once here once there are a lot of plants chili (chili) planted on the edge of Kali Semarang. Originally the ships entered the city through this river to deliver the goods to the warehouses on the riverbank. But the silting of the river becomes a major problem in the 18th century and should continue to be dredged river. Starting at the end of the 19th century this river can no longer be used to transport goods. River became shallow and troughs river used to build houses. As a result, when the heavy rain, the water can no longer flow and Chinatown neighborhood flooded. In the 90s of the 20th century, the government decided to evict the buildings, the river widens and makes the examination on both sides. Since then Chinatowns never again hit by flooding, but unfortunately many historic buildings had to be demolished. Around the temple there is a concrete replica of a ship in a river at Admiral Cheng Ho, when he reached the coast of Java. This replica is placed here in 2005, during the commemoration of 600 years of this event.


Tay Kak Sie Temple 

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The original is in the Chinatown area, but in 1771 moved to its present location. This temple dedicated to the Dewi Kwan Im, goddess of compassion in Buddhism. This temple is the most important building for the Chinese community in the old city. At the time of the great days in the front yard of pagoda held a lion dance and puppet potehi pertunjunkkan. On the roof of the pagoda there are two dragons, who protect pearl paradise. Outskirts of rooftops dotted with images of people and animals made from shards of pottery. The entrance is guarded by two statues temple and a pair of lion statues guard the empire (diteras). In the circular windows on either side of the main entrance there are the images of dragons. In the main altar there is a statue pagoda Dewi Kwan Im, with three pictures of Buddha behind her. On the left is a statue of Cheng Ho (also called Sam Po). This statue is annually carried in procession to Sam Po Kong at Simongan. This tradition was born in the 19th century, when it was Sam Po Kong in Simongan not open to the public. On the right side is a statue of Dewi Kwan Im Thian Siang Seng Boo, protector of sailors. In the space left there are statues Kong Hoe Tjoe (Confucius) and Hok Tek Cien Sien (earth goddess).

According to history, advance ship Cheng Ho never crossed the river right in front of this temple. That's why now there is a replica of the ship that is deliberately placed in the river to be reminded of this story.

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Was built in the 18th century, materials and ornaments worn bangungan expected to be taken directly from China. On the right side there is a building of this temple houses the ashes Kon Tek Sue place to store the ashes of the deceased and the family prayer. Gray house building is no less interesting and unique. Roof construction is commonly called the horses on the inside of this temple is decorated with intricate carvings and beautiful enough. When the temple is usually wrapped with colorful light, color cast that is quite simple, namely chocolate. The beauty that there is in carving became more pronounced. Dragon adorning the tip of the pagoda roof looks very beautiful with unusual color combination. Alloy blue and white color around the roof replaces the red color that is common in other pagoda. Ornaments shaped sculpture Chinese soldiers in various styles adorn edge of the roof. When examined more closely, it turns out parts of the body is wrapped with a similar sculpture of ceramic shards were deliberately put together, the result is beautiful.

Jami Pekojan Mosquoe

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The mosque is located in Jl.Petolongan no.1, which is a small street in the segment Jl.Pekojan. From afar, the tower-style mosque Rennaisance architecture looks quite prominent. The mosque is famous for pulp arab become routine takjil iftar menu in every month of Ramadan. The layout of the mosque is close to the Chinatown area, even practically, including Chinatown. The existence of the tomb Syarifah Fatimah, who died in 1290 is a marker that the mosque has existed since the late 13th century. That said, Syarifah Fatima is the offspring of women of Gujarat which has a special ability to cure the disease. Because he likes to help people around, the street in front of the mosque later named Jl.Petolongan. unique, despite having undergone expansion, some parts of the original mosque is still maintained.

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Four main columns at the main building adopting the concept of Javanese architecture, pillar, which is the main construction Joglo. Construction is purportedly only intended for buildings owned by royalty and the royal palace. Wood used in this column is still the original construction.
On the right side of the mihrab there was still a pulpit for sermons date from the late 13th century, in amazement, the wood still good condition and well maintained charming engraving details. Mihrab (the imam) with a curved dome shape at the top, adopts typical forms of Roman architecture. His condition is still maintained.

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Gg. PinggirTemple

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The Temple is a kind of temple built to worship the gods. Conditions around the pagoda still looks nice and well maintained, built in the 18th century, many people come to pray. This proof-pagoda-temple is still actively used today. This alley pagoda building in a small size.

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Johar Market

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Johar Market was first designed in 1933 by Ir. Thomas Karsten. Fasadenya remind us there is the Art Deco architecture. That said, the market was once renowned as the largest and most beautiful market all of Southeast Asia. This market is like a traditional market, selling a wide range of needs for food and household needs. There was some controversy surrounding the revitalization Pasar Johar. The city administration had wanted the original building Pasar Johar dismantled and rebuilt in accordance with the wishes of investors' original form, but in the end, they do not overhaul the revitalization of heritage buildings Pasar Johar, for cultural heritage should never be dismantled.

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Kauman Mosquoe

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Kauman Mosque is located in the western central square, located close to some markets, this mosque seems hidden. Its presence is marked by a towering minarets. Adopting the mosque roof shape pyramid shape which is typical of Javanese architecture building. This mosque had stood since the 18th century but suffered a fire in the 19th century. At the end of the 19th century mosque was rebuilt. On the back gate of the mosque, there is a kind of inscription taped to the wall. Indonesian first inscriptions using the old spelling that it tells about the history of this mosque, the mosque was burned due to lightning on April 11, 1885. Three other inscriptions in Dutch, Arabic, and Java has a different meaning.

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From the courtyard of the mosque, the building's facade looks firmer with curved wooden lisplang. The door of the mosque that looks solid with wood is still original since the mosque was built. Construction is still original staircase from the 18th century. The columns are large and floor construction which functions simultaneously as a ceiling to the floor beneath the pristine relic of the 19th century. His condition is still maintained once.

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Tugu Muda and Surrounding Region

Tugu Muda

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In the middle of the field was built a monument in the form of a monument as a tribute to the Indonesian youths who died while fighting five days in Semarang. These young people from 14 to October 19, 1945 tried to take a gun expert and the position of the Japanese troops in the city to prevent the return of British soldiers or the Netherlands to Semarang a Japanese occupation. During the five days of this suffering many casualties on both sides. Muda monument was unveiled by President Sukarno on May 20, 1953. Each year the event is always a five-day battle diperongati here.

 Lawang Sewu

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Lawang Sewu (literally means a thousand doors) and was formerly the headquarters of Spoorweg Nederlandsch-Indische Maatschappij (NIS). In 1873 NIS opened the first railway line in the colonies, from Semarang to Solo and Yogyakarta. The head office was designed in the Netherlands in 1903 by J.F.Klinkhamer and B.J.Ouëndeg. First stone was laid in 1904 and the opening made in 1907. This eclectic design have characteristics neorenaisans strong. This is the first modern building in the Dutch East Indies implementing structural adjustment in tropical climates (double facade, lobby-hall open, the depth of which little by transverse ventilation, the optimal location of the sun). Many building materials imported from the Netherlands. The complex consists of the main entrance with two symmetrical towers beside him, the two wings of the building and a single building at the rear. The stained glass windows in the buildings main entrance is probably the most beautiful in Indonesia. In the middle of the window described a spinning wheel train, decorated with two female figures. On it from left to right there is the symbol of the city of Amsterdam, Batavia, Netherlands, Semarang and The Hague. After the independence of Lawang Sewu used by various military and civilian agencies. Since 1994 the building was left empty and is currently in poor condition. However, the building is open to the public, complete with a tour of the buildings and stories about ghosts haunting the appeal.

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Meaning thousand doors because of the number of doors in this building a lot. This building had changed ownership to a few hands before the middle of 2011 is managed by the government and reopened to the public as a heritage building. Design Lawang Sewu using colonial architectural style. Buildings there are several buildings. A building is a building that was once used as offices NIS officials. Inillah buildings were restored and returned to its original form. Building B is a building that was once used as an office staff and is now used for offices Lawang Sewu restoration project. This building is one of the original building and has not been restored. Under this building there is a basement that is frequently visited by tourists. Building C is a building that was once a second building plots other buildings. The building now serves as a showroom history and the restoration of Lawang Sewu. Various posters and original building materials such as bricks and tiles from the development process on display here. Stairs in building C of pristine relics of the Netherlands. Their construction is very modern.

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Open every day from 8:00 to 17:00 pm
Special Thursday-Saturday, open until 24.00
Admission Rp. 10,000
Admission Basement Rp. 10,000

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Mandala Bhakti Museum

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The building is from 1930 and was designed by E. Khür working in Landsgebouwendienst (Department of State Development) and a museum of military struggle. Originally the building was used by the Raad van Justitie. The museum is located at Jl. Soegiyopranoto no. 1 and right across the Tugu Muda. The building is located in the villa built on the orders Zigtrijk Nicolaas Hartingh in 1760. Over the years Zigtrijk used as a resident, until dismantled in 1908 and resident moved into the governor's official residence is now on the west side of the field. The museum there is a lot of documentation and data history of struggle heroes defend the independence of Indonesia and also collect weapons ranging from traditional and modern weapons. This building Renainssance architectural style.

Catedral Radunsari Church

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The church building was designed in 1926 by architect J.Th. van Oyen and inaugurated in 1928. The church is located at the end of Jl. Pandanaran with Jl. Dr. Sutomo. Colonial-style architecture. In 1937 the church was restored and expansion. This building looks striking with the use of stone plinth and tower gabled roof. In 1940 the official name of the church in the possession of Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary was inaugurated as the cathedral under Mgr.A.Soegijopranoto, S.J. who was then the archbishop of the first in Indonesia.

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Tapered shape at the end of this cathedral roof adopts the Meru of Indian architecture. This form is often used in building temples in Bali. Stone wall that wrapped the bottom wall of the building. The combination of the composition of the stone walls with wood. The atmosphere inside the church. High ceiling gives the impression of majestic and grand. Especially combined with chandeliers. Solid wood doors of the church are still original from ancient times.

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Other Regional and New Temple

Other Regions

Sam Poo Kong

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Sam Poo Kong temple which is located on Jl. Simongan is an extension of the cave discovered in 1416 when Wang Jinghong, helmsman ship of Admiral Zheng He (Cheng Ho) falls ill. In honor of Admiral Zheng He, Wang Jinghong Zheng He then erected a statue in the cave. In 1704, the cave collapsed due to the storm. New in 1879, the pagoda was restored. This pagoda building permit was revoked by the Government in 1989. In 2002, Sam Poo Kong temple finally got permission restoration.

Inside this area there are some mass of buildings named after people who are considered important at the time, including Sam Poo Kong Gua, Kyai Juru Mudi, Kyai Anchors, Tumpeng Kyai Kyai Tjundrik, as well as the God of Earth. Shrine God of Earth one of the buildings in the complex. Baloknya columns and rich with beautiful carvings. Statue of Admiral Zheng He (Cheng Ho) that looks magnificently situated at the gates of the door. Carving in the beam beautiful chime with cone-shaped incense hung in several places. Column color combination of red and green horses with a ceiling that was enlivened by a variety of red lanterns. Inside the main building there is a tunnel cave Sam Poo Kong and many people who worship.

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Promotion:
Schedule open from 06:00 to 23:00 pm

Entrance ticket:
Local tourist Rp.3.000
USD foreign tourists. 10,000

Admission Shrine:
Local tourist Rp. 20,000
USD foreign tourists. 30,000
Photographed with Chinese costume Rp. 75,000

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Central Java Grand Mosque

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The mosque is located at Jl. Gajah Raya, Sambirejo village, district Gayamsari. The capacity of this mosque is quite a lot, can accommodate thousands of worshipers both inside and outside the building. The mosque was inaugurated by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2006. Now, the mosque was also one of the attractive tourist destinations to visit when they are in Semarang. Looks multiple poles mengelinlingi mosque courtyard area. There are a series of calligraphy accent on top of the gate of the mosque. Rows of majestic mosque door and sturdiness.There are six giant hydraulic umbrella that can open and close automatically. This design was adopted from the architecture of the Prophet's Mosque in the city of Medina. Hydraulic umbrella is only opened at the time of Friday prayers and religious holidays only.

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New temple

Ereveld Temple
 

Built in 1946 by the Dutch military from the Brigade T when it was served in Semarang. In March 1947 funeral was officially unveiled as a special hero Dutch cemetery. In awlanya buried here are the Dutch military members who died during 1946-1949. Then here also reburied Dutch military who died in places born during World War II (1942-1945). Initially the cemetery was named Ereveld Tillemaplein in accordance with the original name Sudirman Park. In 1967 renamed to Erevald temple. In the same year also here also reburied Dutch military members who moved from ereveld in Palembang and Makassar. Overall there are currently 1,100 graves were placed in concentric terraces around a monument. This Ereveld treated by Nederlandshe Oorlogsgravenstichting.

Hotel Candi Baru

Built in 1919 as a residence for businessman Van Demen Wars. Building in art deco style that is simple, there are on a hilltop with panoramic city views. Before World War II the house was dismantled into Hotel Bellevue. During the war the name changed to Hotel Sakura for a short time and after independence Bellevue kambali dugunakan name. In 1961 the hotel eventually turned into Hotel Candi Baru. The original atmosphere of the hotel is well-maintained, especially with en suite rooms on the ground floor is decorated with stained glass windows are beautiful.

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TRADITIONAL CULINARY AND CULINARY CENTER

Semarang Culinary

Many visitors buy Bandeng (milkfish) – locals call it Bandeng presto (pressure-cooked milkfish) or Bandeng duri lunak (soft-boned milkfish) – whatever the name, it has been pressure-cooked. Other famous food souvenirs include lunpia Semarang (a kind of fried spring roll with bamboo-shoot filling), wingko babat (small patties of glutinous rice and shredded coconut in a variety of flavours) and pia Kemuning (various kind of filling, but the traditional ones are filled with palm sugar). You can purchase any of these at food stores called toko oleh-oleh (a lot of them are located in “Jalan Pandanaran”) or from street vendors and open stalls. If buying from street vendors or open stalls, you might look for those where locals go, as it is an indication of which ones are popular. Pressure-cooked milkfish can also be found in Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya supermarkets, but not in such variety, particularly the large number of hot sauces available locally. Wingko Babat is already known before World War II and can be stored in room tempearature at least for one week. It is from Babat village and the legendary is Tjap Kereta Api d/h Loe Soe Siang which then other many Wingko Babat makers imitate it, but usually smaller and not so delicious for cheaper price, although sometimes is sold expensive by many hawkers. There is also the money-minded eater’s snack – nasi kucing (literally, cat rice, which is a very small portion of rice served with a modest amount of meat and vegetables), which can be had for about Rp 5,000.
There are hawker-style food stalls and tents all across Semarang. They are very popular and offer good food at unbelievably cheap prices. Please note that, as they are not permanent establishments, they do not have phone numbers and exact addresses. However, they usually open in the same spots and at a regular time every day. Also, as in any hawker-style establishments, hygiene is not a top priority here. If you have a sensitive stomach, you should always consider cook’s access to the fresh water and toilets, as well as whether the food is cooked fresh or set out in serving dishes. Anything served with ice should be questioned so as to avoid the trots.

Culinary around Gg. chili

Lunpia Gg. Lombok's famous for being famous leazt tasty and the price is pretty expensive spring rolls Rp. 10,000 per piece.

Toko Oen




Toko Oen in Semarang a second pastry shop built by Liem Gien Nio in 1936. The first store was built in Yogyakarta in 1922, followed by development in Malang then Jakarta. Currently, the store is still operating is Toko Oen in Semarang and Malang. The name "Oen" comes from the name of the store owner's husband, Tjoen Oen Hok. Oen store building is easily found because the Art Deco-style architecture and is located at the corner of Jl. Youth no. 52. Workers in these shops are descendants of previous workers. In fact, the average is already the third generation.

Huzaren Sla is a classic menu of the Dutch.

Jl. Pandanaran

Jl. Pandanaran is a renowned center for souvenirs in the city of Semarang. In this way there is a wide variety of souvenirs Semarang because the location is very strategic, in between Tugu Muda and Simpang Lima, this road will definitely not be missed by travelers. Besides wingko, spring rolls and milkfish Presto known as typical food of Semarang, there are still many other unique foods and can serve as a souvenir. In one store, there is a new menu is spiced milkfish Presto with a variety of flavors.

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Region Europe and Area Old City

Region Europe and Area Old City

The cruise starts from Post Office Semarang at Jl. Young man. Since the second half of the 19th century at the mouth of this road (first Bodjong) there is a concentration of public buildings are important. At first here stands a large colonial government offices and was followed by the post office, Javasche Bank, State Finance and Office Phone.

1. Post Office Semarang

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 Built in the late 19th century in eclectic style with the classic characteristics. Renaissance architectural style of the building is one of the historic buildings that are still actively used. This building is well cared for and is still used as a post office. Originally the building is bordered on the north by the main square, but at the end of the 20th century in the northern part of the square was built offices and a hotel. After 1884 the first telephone network in Semarang began mounted behind the post office then built a telephone office, which is still there. It is there in meetings between Jl. Youth with Jl. Imam Bonjol. The shape of the old buildings are still preserved. The grandeur of the main entrance looks of peulangan a curved shape on ventilation hole merupaakan Renaissance architectural features. Authenticity doors and canopy shape is retained. Space in the post office is still active, still many people who use the postal service in this digital era.

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2. The Church Blenduk

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Located on the left Jl. Lt. Suprapto No. 32 and immediately adjacent to Taman Sri Scissors, became the center of the old city of Europe. In this place in 1753 built a Protestant church which may take the form of traditional Javanese house. In 1793, this building was replaced by an eight-sided round church with three entrances and a kabah. One hundred years later, the building was dismantled under H.P.A de Wilde and W. Westmaas and added two baroque towers and a front gate (as inscribed on the memorial stone next to the pulpit in the church). In 2002 and 2003, this church was renovated again. Although it has been done several times refurbishment and renovation, many original interiors of the 18th century that remain untreated as floor tiles, wooden furniture, stained glass windows, chandeliers and pilasters Korintis. Orgel in rococo style that is contained in one of the three balconies, no longer played. To reach the balcony, we could climb a spiral staircase made of cast iron. Another balcony that is currently used as the Secretariat of the Western Indonesian Protestant church. In the church depends on a list of names of priests who had served at the church from 1753 until now. The minister who is currently in charge here live in a separate building at the rear pastoral church. Upon first entering this church, the church looks like a locked door. If you want to go inside, try asking the security guard on duty. No fee is charged for admission. You just need to give a donation seikhlasnya to charge this church as one of the heritage buildings.

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Named Blenduk Church for a round dome bubble Javanese call mblenduk. The name of this church is actually a Western Indonesian Protestant Church (GPIB) Immanuel and never used interchangeably by Christians and Katolik.Mengadopsi variety of architectural styles called eclectic (a blend of several styles in one building) makes this church become a unique shape. Doric columns were solidly in the entrance area is a form peniggalan style Greek architecture. While the shape of the foot domed roof with windows all around is one of the characteristics Byzantie. On the front there is the twin towers from the era of Renaissance architecture. Area podium for choir bernanyi located in the right part of this octagonal room. Iron ladder to the organ in the mezzanine has a shape carvings are intricate and still maintained until now.

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Cover the floor is also still beautiful with original material from the 19th century. The church dome ceiling is also pristine and made of wooden planks. Arrangement chairs lined establish rhythm regularity. This organ can be seen right after the entrance into the building. The shape is very beautiful and well maintained.

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3. Building Marabunta

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Located on Jl. Cendrawasih no. 23. The building facade is quite different from the surrounding buildings, characterized by the presence of two giant ant sculpture at the top. The building was built in the 19th century, this building was first used as a staging works of art, drama, dance and music especially for the people of Europe. Had also become the venue espionage agents are quite famous beautiful woman named Sun. Currently, Marabunta building used for meetings or rented for weddings. The right and left of the building is marked by Corinthian columns of Greek architecture, as well as the balustrade / railing on the roof of the Renaissance style, signifying the building also embraces an eclectic architectural style. Marabunta means red ants. Wooden ceiling of the former ship-shaped theater which can be mounted upside down well with the new building. Most ceiling protrudes to the front side so that created a Luifel above the entrance.

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4. The Church of St. Joseph

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Church saint joseph is a first Catholic church in Semarang. Its location at Jl. Ronggowarsito no. 9-11, right bersebrangan with Francis Sisters. Designed by architect W.I.Van Bakel, this church was built in 1870-1875. Circular form at the top of the facade of the building is made of glass ynag serves as a source of lighting. Shape as it is popularly known as the rose window is also widely used in the design of the church in that era in Europe. The composition of the sharp pointed arch windows with doors and walls of exposed brick. Not much different from the chapel Sisters Francis, the church is also thick with Gothic architecture which is characterized by a distinctive roof arch form called CONSTRUCTS the rib vault. The difference, here curved roof construction is supported by columns Yunani.

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5.  Tawang Railway Station

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 Semarang Tawang Railway Stasiun this is one of the stations are still active in Semarang. The station serves the majors Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung executive and economy class. The station is designed specifically for the International Colonial Exposition in 1914. Crowded once the passengers who crowded the station. There are new arrivals, some are waiting for our departure. This building replaces the old station, located in the port area north were considered sufficiently representative. The station is located on Jl. Parks Tawang no. 1, the station is built in the century Tawang Station 20. Main door entrance is decorated with a high dome and side windows inside the station so stay cool and bright. The interior and exterior of the building is decorated with a variety of materials (brick red and black, glazed tiles in various colors, painting tiles). Sided dome above the main entrance of the station comes from Byzantine architecture, while the bottom row of windows reminiscent of the architectural style Renainssance. Until now the exterior of the station not changed much. In the rainy season, the area is often hit by bnajir that is not easily dicapai.Di area of ​​the platform, looked looping door decorated with distinctive curved architecture Renainssance accent. Access to the inside, there was a large space that accommodates many functions. There is a waiting room, VIP and ordinary, souvenir shops, as well as room attendant station. In front of Tawang railway station, there is a beautiful poulder. Poulder large pool where the water is stored temporarily before being pumped into the sea. This Poulder actually built to control rob (flooding due to sea water was high tide) that often occurs in this region. Area around poulder intentionally laid out nicely in order to become a place of recreation for local residents. When night falls, the atmosphere in the region feel more beautiful thanks to the dim lights that had been installed around poulder.

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