LAWANG SEWU (THOUSAND DOORS)

Lawang Sewu Semarang is one of the historical attractions in Semarang that bring the beauty of a unique architectural buildings. 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 sites during the war of independence of Indonesia. 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 Dutch people named BJ Quendag and J.F. Klinkhamer. The blueprint plan Lawang Sewu building was signed in 1903 in Amsterdam.Lawang Sewu building from the front
Lawang Sewu building from the front
In the very beginning, the building is designated as the central office NIS (Nederlands-IndischeSpoorwegMaatschappij), the railway company belonging to the Dutch. After Indonesian independence, 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 people of Semarang call the building as a "Lawang Sewu" because it has a lot of doors. In the Java language, "mace" means the door and "sewu" means one 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 the doors.

Lawang Sewu Semarang also has historical value. The old building had been a silent witness to the Battle of Five Days in Semarang and was 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 last year.
Lawang Sewu Address: Jln. Youth, complex Tugu Muda, Semarang, Central Java | (024) 3542015Location map: click hereGPS Coordinates: -6.984056,110.410793Interesting things Lawang Sewu Semarang
Lawang Sewu Semarang consists of four buildings. You have to pay admission Lawang Sewu to be able 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.Tracing Lawang Sewu
Tracing Lawang Sewu
Lawang Sewu building has three floors. You will be directed to the second floor past a large staircase. When climbing stairs, you can watch a beautiful carved glass walls and colorful. Glass is directly imported from the Netherlands is still original 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, building Lawang Sewu has quite stuffy atmosphere with dim lighting. It is thus also adds mystique and gripping which often color the stories of those who've been to Lawang Sewu Semarang.Sights Tugu Muda of Lawang Sewu Semarang
Sights Tugu Muda of Lawang Sewu Semarang
Some people who have a sense of the supernatural ever tells about the various sightings were there. But in fact, the atmosphere does not reduce the charm of the old building owned by a beautiful and artistic design. Of the many existing space, there is only one open space. That said, the room was once a 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 towards 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 sewer 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, a 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.The top of Lawang Sewu Semarang
The top of Lawang Sewu Semarang
Lawang Sewu also has a basement. But, you have to pay another admission ticket for admission to this 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 explore the dungeon, you need to break through the puddles are quite high.
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 and equipment to set up a 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 background that commonly demand a lot of photography lovers.Hotels in Lawang Sewu Semarang
You can search for hotel or inn near Lawang Sewu Semarang online to ensure room availability. One of the popular online booking is AGODA.

Travelling to the Lawang Sewu Semarang
Because it lies at the center of the city of Semarang, access to Lawang Sewu fairly easy. If you are from outside Semarang, is available wide range of transport options to get there, whether it is using a private vehicle, bus, train, airplane up. Arriving in Semarang, of course, you will be able to arrive in a historic building in