Lawang Sewu Semarang Indonesia

Who is not familiar with Lawang Sewu?? Notable buildings in the town of Semarang it is well-known tourist destinations in Indonesia. In addition to having the uniqueness on the building, Lawang Sewu also has architecture with high artistic imagery and ancient building is protected by the Government of the city of Semarang. So it's no wonder, if the one is becoming a major tourist destination when tourists visit the city of Semarang. What kind and how Lawang Sewu, we follow the reviews below ....

History Of Lawang Sewu

Lawang Sewu is a building that has its own historical value for the city of Semarang. The value of history, architecture and culture value in building this one. Built during the colonization of the Netherlands, this classic ancient buildings designed by two Netherlands nationals namely B.J. Quendag and J.F. Klinkhamer. The design of its construction was signed in 1903 in Amsterdam.

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Once approved the development of a Mace Sewupun dibangunan through several stages. The first stage of the back building built in 1904, followed by a new building after the next and end up with a building for NIS directors. Overall construction started in 1904 and finished work until 1907. After the Netherlands Government directly, so use it as offices of the Nederlands-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij (NIS).

After that the era of independence, Lawang Sewu recorded never made Office Djawatan Train Repoeblik Indonesia (DKARI), Agency Infrastructures Kodam (Kodam IV/Diponegoro) and regional offices (Regional Office), the Ministry of transportation. The current Central Lawang Sewu experience stage of conservation and revitalization being undertaken by units of the preservation of historic buildings and objects PT. Kereta Api Persero.

In 1945, there has been a historic event where Lawang Sewu became the site of the occurrence of the events of the battle of the five days in Semarang. This historic battle took place on 14 October and ended on October 19, 1945. By that time the youth in the Youth ranks of Young Navy trains (AMKA) great and heroic fight against the Kempetai and Kidobutai, Japan. In the autumn battle dozens of youths AMKA. Five of them are buried in the courtyard of lawang sewu is Noersam, Salamoen, Roesman, RM. Soetardjo and RM. Moenardi. However, after the independence on July 2, 1975, fifth AMKA youth such moved the deceased Taman Makam Pahlawan Giri Tunggal Heroes on Pahlawan street.

Location Of Lawang Sewu

Lawang Sewu at Pemuda Street, S, Central Semarang-Semarang. Due to its location in the city centre, if you want to the myriad transportation that can take us there. When you start the journey from Ahmad Yani, only takes 15 minutes (by taxi) to get to the location. Distance traveled from Ahmad Yani international airport heading to Lawang Sewu + 4 km. Following the route:

Architecture and building Lawang Sewu

Building heritage architecture and the Netherlands has high artistic value. In addition to a magnificent 3-storey building with, Lawang Sewu also decorated with many doors and Windows. In fact, since the number of society's "Java's" around the site might call Lawang Sewu means thousand doors. And the nickname Lawang Sewu, which is popular to ngetren until now. Of course the mention of the term Lawang Sewu easier for surrounding communities, especially the driver of a public transport ... because if the correct number should mention namely 928 doors and Windows, of course he will mate ... hi hi. .. hiii ...

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Have the building with two balcony extends on the right and the left, Lawang Sewu also has a stairs in the main building to go to the 2nd floor of the building. And while on the 2nd floor we'll see the style and architecture of the typical style of the Netherlands. To keep the air remains cold indoors, ventilation and air circulation really payed time. Even so that the bottom of the room also produces cold air, Congressional hallways containing the water so that the air remains bersikulasi at the floor of the room. So we will still feel comfortable while in the room though outdoors the air felt hot and the Sun is shining. And this of course is a wonderful idea because of the chill of the room using a technique and a very natural way.

In addition to having 3 floors, Lawang Sewu also has underground spaces. In the colonial era Japan, this room is used as a Dungeon. Penjaranyapun consists of 2 different room shapes. Which one to jail in a sitting position and one to a prison in conditions of stands.

Activities that can be Done in Lawang Sewu

Lawang Sewu is indeed fascinating to be discussed. And when it's up on the site, you can perform the following activities:

• Do the photos with the background buildings Lawang Sewu. 
• Conduct educational tours (education), by using a tour guide so that we can get more detailed information about Lawang Sewu.