Semarang Overview

For any tourist the Semarang overview is a must have so that one can get relevant information that would aid in enjoying the tour all the more. Central Java covers 34,503 square kilometers of land and Semarang is the capital. It is the heart of not only the jurisdiction but Semarang is also the heart of Javanese culture as well.

It was from Central Java or Semarang that the culture of Java grew to reach up to its present standard. The rise of Islam brought in the extremely powerful kingdoms to Surakarta and Yogyakarta. The northern coastal are was influenced by the Islam and as one moves further inland one would feel the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism.

The administrative divisions of Semarang

The city of Semarang is sub divided into 16 districts and 177 sub- districts. The main districts are the Semarang Selatan, Semarang Timur, Candisari, Pedurungan, Banyumanik, Semarang Barat, Semarang Tengah, Semarang Utara, Gajahmungkur, Gayamsari, Genuk, Tembalang, Gunungpati, Mijen, Ngaliyan, and Tugu.

Geography of Semarang and its structure

Semarang was a very important port when the place was under the Dutch domination and even today it remains as one of the most important ports of the land. It is located on the northern coast of Java. The northern part is a coastal area while the southern parts are known as the Candi Baru and the Candi Lama. The major landmarks of Semarang are the large five way intersection that has numerous shopping malls and other commercial houses built all around it.

The attractions of Semarang

The population is ethnically Chinese and so the city has got innumerable Chinese temples that are worth visiting. These are the Gereja Blenduk, a 1753 Protestant church built by Dutch and Sam Po Kong that was built in honour of Great Admiral Zheng. These monuments had been built to give due respect to the heroes of the times especially to those who had given up their lives for the sake of Indonesia's struggle for independence.