Lawang Sewu Semarang

Lawang Sewu Semarang is one of the attractions that bring history in Semarang architectural beauty of the building unique. Building relics of the past is capable of presenting a view favored by many people, especially the lovers of photography.

More than that, Lawang Sewu is also one of the historic wartime Indonesian independence. Interesting side of this building lies in its history, architectural design, to some mystical thriller. You can find Lawang Sewu in the Roundabout Tugu Muda, Semarang, Central Java.

Lawang Sewu Semarang history started since 1904 which is the initial phase of construction of the building and completed three years later. The design of the building was made by two Dutchmen named BJ Quendag and J.F. Klinkhamer. The blueprint plan Lawang Sewu building was signed in 1903 in Amsterdam.

In the very beginning, the building was designated as the headquarters of NIS (Nederlands-IndischeSpoorwegMaatschappij), the railway company belonging to the Dutch. After the independence of Indonesia, PT. Kereta Api Indonesia formerly known as the Department of Railways Indonesian republic could use the building as an office. Two other government agencies also had an office here, the Regional Office of the Ministry of Transportation Central Java and the Office of National Infrastructure Military Command IV / Diponegoro.
At that time and until now, the community of Semarang call the building as "Lawang Sewu" because it has a lot of doors. In the Java language, "mace" means the door and "sewu" means a thousand. Literally, it means a thousand doors. But in fact the doors of this building does not amount to a thousand. If you visit this unique building in Semarang, you can see how much the window width and height are attached to the building. The windows is then perceived by the local community as well as doors.

Lawang Sewu Semarang also has historical value. This old building has been a silent witness to the Battle of Five Days in Semarang and the site of the battle between the Young Generation Train (AMKA) against Kidobutai and Japanese Kempeitai. This is because local governments incorporate the old building as one of the historic buildings in Semarang that must be protected. Lawang Sewu building has been completely refurbished and revitalized in 2011 ago.

Lawang Sewu Address: Jln. Youth, complex Tugu Muda, Semarang, Central Java | (024) 3542015
GPS Coordinates: -6.984056,110.410793   

Interesting things in Lawang Sewu Semarang 

Lawang Sewu Semarang consists of four buildings. You have to pay admission Lawang Sewu to explore this attraction. Of course, you will be accompanied by a guide when touring in Lawang Sewu. If you come alone, you can join the other visitors were there so that costs can be reduced guide services more efficient. 

Lawang Sewu building has three floors. You will be directed to the second floor passing a large staircase. When climbing stairs, you can see a beautifully carved glass walls and colorful. Glass are directly imported from the Netherlands is pristine and well maintained. When browse the doors and hallways throughout the second floor, usually guides will explain the history of this building. Just look at the state of the outside of the building, you can watch the traffic in the area of Tugu Muda while in the balcony of this building.

In general, Lawang Sewu building has an atmosphere that is quite stuffy with dim lighting. Such things helped add to the mystique and gripping which often color the stories of those who've been to Lawang Sewu Semarang.

Some people who have a sense of the supernatural ever tells about the various sightings there. But in fact, the atmosphere does not diminish the charm of the old building owned by a lovely design and artistic. Of the many existing space, there is only one room open. That said, the room was once the working room of the Dutch colonial-owned high-ranking officials.

Search along the second floor will expire at the end of the building where you can find a bridge to the other building. This bridge will bring you up to the rear of the building. When you search for the next hallway, you will see a ditch under the edge of a hallway. This ditch is said to have a place to dispose of a corpse whose head had been severed during the Japanese occupation.

From the second floor, the guide will lead you to the top. This section is a loft and according to the story once used as a place of torture of prisoners while the Japanese occupation.

Lawang Sewu also has a basement. But, you have to pay admission to get into the basement. In the past, the rooms were originally serves as a drainage channel was once used as a prison. When going into the basement, you can memabaca prohibition to carry out all the activities of the mystical. To browse the basement, you need to break through a puddle of water that is high enough.

Lawang Sewu in Semarang, there are also other smaller buildings that functioned as a railway museum. When entering the building, you can read the writing on the history of the building Lawang Sewu. This building has several rooms. The main room of the building used as a place to exhibit a number of large photos as well as equipment to regulate the railway line in the Netherlands.

When exploring the building Lawang Sewu, you can find some interesting spots for taking photos. Artistic buildings that is able to deliver a unique common background demand a lot of photography lovers.

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Route Trip to Lawang Sewu Semarang

Karena letaknya yang berada di pusat kota Semarang, akses menuju Lawang Sewu terbilang sangat mudah. Jika Anda berasal dari luar Semarang, tersedia berbagai macam pilihan transportasi untuk dapat tiba di sana, baik itu menggunakan kendaraan pribadi, bus, kereta api, hingga pesawat terbang. Setiba di Semarang, tentu saja Anda akan dapat segera tiba di bangunan bersejarah ini.