Photogallery of Semarang, Indonesia

The beautiful Masjid Agung Mosque is considered one of the most majestic architectural monuments in the city. It is very large. The one hall only can accommodate up to 16000 people at a time. This magnificent mosque is a real center of culture and leisure, available to all travelers. The Museum of Islamic Culture, as well as a cafe, and several souvenir shops are found on its territory. Outside the mosque, is a beautiful developed square. At certain times of day, huge mechanical umbrellas are opened there. They protect people from the burning sun. Gedung Lawang Sewu ancient colonial mansion is situated in the very center of the city. Tourists know it under the unofficial name of Thousand Doors. It has a really complex structure. You just can't count all the number of doors, windows, and arches exactly. During the tour, visitors will learn a lot of exciting and terrible secrets. If you believe local residents, the mansion is inhabited by ghosts. They even organize special night excursion for those who wish to personally check this fact. The Purbakala Archaeological Museum is a great sightseeing object. It presents a unique collection of archaeological finds discovered in the city and the surroundings. Some artifacts date back to the Paleolithic times. The very building of the Archaeological Museum is also of great historical interest. Lovers of natural attractions will not be bored, as well. In Semarang, they can visit a beautiful Taman Djamoe Indonesia landscape park. Each … Read further