Surabaya is a city an attractive place to visit

Posted on 28 September 2009 by iwanketch

The heart of Surabaya is located in Jalan Basuki Rahmat, a great place to start your journey. In this way, the ranks of heritage buildings, the Dutch are still sturdy display stand with a bit dull and chipped paint here and there. With a little imagination, you can imagine yourself back into the past.

Masjid Sunan AmpelKalimas in the old port, crowded with ships, container ships, able to see some traditional Pinisi wooden ship that was hauling a load, a scene that graced this place for the last 600 years. While on the other side stood firm headquarters in Indonesia navy ships during her present. Near Kalimas, the narrow alley and shops into the nuances of the Arab walking pleasant, including the opportunity to visit Sunan Ampel Mosque, built in 1421. Continue reading →

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General Sudirman Monument

Posted on 24 September 2009 by iwanketch

Soedirman General Sudirman Monument is located in Jalan Yos Sudarso, Surabaya. Beneath the statue was carved some words from the Commander General of the pearls of core Soedirman increase self-confidence, continue to fight, defend the homeland, and never surrendered to the nation.

This monument was built for the whole community of East Java and the initiative by Lieutenant General M. Yasin as Commander of Brawijaya VII at the time. Position location of this monument right in front of City Hall Building, which is the Office of the Mayor of Surabaya.

General Sudirman was one of the great figures of some other people who were born by a revolution. When he was 31 years old he had become a general. Even suffering from lung disease are severe, and he still guerrilla against the Dutch.

When the Japanese occupied, he joined the army Fatherland Defenders (PETA) in Bogor, and after finishing education, immediately became battalion commander in Kroya. Division Commander V / Banyumas after TKR is formed, and finally selected as Commander of the Armed Forces (TNI Commander). He was a hero of independence who do not give tolerance in defending the Republic of Indonesia is loved. He was recorded as a commander and the first General of the Republic was young. Continue reading →

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Submarine Monument (Monkasel)

Posted on 18 September 2009 by iwanketch

Monkasel

Monkasel built on the river Kalimas, Surabaya. Precisely address at Jl. Youth No. 39 Surabaya.

The main concept is:

  • To create a new tourist resort in East Java.
  • As a legacy of values that reflect the history of Indonesia as a maritime State.
  • To stay safe and act as the object of conservation.
  • As memorabilia dedicated to a brave warrior who fought fiercely.

KRI Pasopati 410, termasukjenis SS type Whiskey Class, Wostok made in Vladi Russia in 1952. The submarine was participating in the ranks of the Navy since January 29, 1962, His job is to destroy the enemy lines (anti-shipping), supervision and conduct secret raids.  Continue reading →

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Bambu Runcing Monument

Posted on 12 September 2009 by iwanketch

Bambu RuncingThe monument is an icon of stakes of Surabaya in addition Heroes Monument. Located in the middle of town is on Jl. Panglima Sudirman, which is the main road with heavy traffic.
This monument was built to commemorate the spirit arek-arek Suroboyo against the invaders at the time of 10 Novembers 1945 with makeshift weapons is only a piece of bamboo with a sharp rear.
This monument consists of 5 columns and the high beam is not the same; was formed to look like bamboo spears. The highest peak is estimated stakes a few feet. At a certain time, water pump functioned so that water will come out of each hole bamboo. Various ornamental plants, colorful surrounded this monument so it looks cool and fresh.

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Navigate the Surabaya Heritage trail

Posted on 5 September 2009 by iwanketch

shtMany ways in which the Surabaya City Government to introduce buildings of cultural conservation and historical city, one of them by launching the program and the bus Surabaya Heritage Track (Sht), or Scanning for Cultural Heritage Trace, Tuesday (8 / 6) at House Of Samporna Surabaya. The program is a form of cooperation with the Surabaya City House of Samporna to continue to support Surabaya as a tourist destination. Hundreds of cultural reserves located in North Surabaya and 164 of them designated as Heritage Buildings, the main attraction for tourists who come to Surabaya. Continue reading →

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