Cultural Heritages of Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia

The standard tourism trail of the Central Java often takes in the iconic sights of Yogyakarta, as well as the famous temples of Borobudur and Prambanan.

Despite being just approximately 2 hours鈥� drive away from the famous temple of Borobudur, Semarang is sometimes left out of Central Java itineraries. And that is a shame because Semarang is quite a charming city with plenty of cultural heritages to offer.

Without further ado, this guide will present to you some of the best highlights you should pay some time to visit if you do decide to add Semarang into your travel itinerary.

Also known as the Great Mosque of Central Java, this mosque was built in the year of 2001 and took until the year of 2006 before it was fully completed.

The mosque was constructed using a unique architectural design which blends in the influences of Javanese, Arab and Romanesque styles. At its centre is a massive dome measuring 20 meters in its diameter, paired with four minarets which stands tall at 62 meters each! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Cultural Heritages of Semarang
Guide Location: Indonesia » Semarang
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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