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HOLIDAY TRAVEL~SEMARANG - the old town area is still quite attractive to visit. Various ancient Dutch era building into a tourist attraction to visit in the old city of Semarang is located not far from the heart of the city.
Old town large enough market is located near Johar, the largest traditional market in Semarang. One building that is attractive enough Blenduk Church. A building with a dome on top of the church is quite prominent, so that the Javanese call mblenduk or Blenduk. On the right and left of the main building there is a tower with a small dome on top.
The oldest church in Central Java built since 1753 have been experiencing many changes. Initially, Java-shaped house on stilts, with a roof that fits the architecture of Java. After experiencing a variety of reforms, in 1894 the building was rebuilt by the HPA de Wilde and W.Westmas with two minarets and a dome roof with a cover layer of metal such as this. Details on this Wetmas Wilde and written in a column behind the pulpit. Now, the church was officially named GPIB-Immanuel (Protestant Church in West Indonesia).
Different from other buildings that do not highlight the shape, style neo classical building located at 32 Jalan Lt. Suprapto is easily recognizable because of the more prominent architectural style of other buildings around it. Until now, the church is still actively used for worship services on Sundays and religious holidays today.
Just next to the church there is a pretty shady Srigunting Park. In this park, many tourists who just sit around enjoying the atmosphere of the old city while enjoying a little snack vendors for sale. Room of the church also has a beautiful interior, decorated with crystal chandeliers, Dutch-style benches and chairs are all still original. Inside the room is not too large, but the architecture is very impressive.
Other buildings are also an ancient buildings around the area that BNI Building, Kerta Commerce office, building Marba, Tawang Railway Station. And a number of other ancient buildings are still maintained and used. In addition to enjoying the atmosphere of the old city, the building is also a favorite place to perform prewedding photo.
Not just from Semarang residents, residents outside of Semarang also do photo prewedding in the region. Unfortunately, if the night the old town area has not been so excited. Semarang city administration itself has a variety of programs for the region. Among others, turn to a variety of performing arts in the evening and the city walk on certain days. But until now the intention is not yet visible. In addition, rob and flooding also remains a problem that has not been resolved for this area.
"The area of the old city has always made me miss to visit, and must be maintained," said Susanti (27) one of the tourists from Magelang encountered.
Editor: Asep Candra
source: kompas.com
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