Sightseeing in Semarang - what to see. Complete travel guide

Currently Semarang is quite an important trading center of the country. Closer to the west of its territory are located several industrial and rapidly developing sectors such as food processing, ship repair, engineering, woodworking, and electrical engineering. The headquarters of British American Tobacco Company are located here as well.
The beautiful Masjid Agung Mosque is considered one of the most majestic architectural monuments in the city. It is very large. The one hall only can accommodate up to 16000 people at a time. This magnificent mosque is a real center of culture and leisure, available to all travelers. The Museum of Islamic Culture, as well as a cafe, and several souvenir shops are found on its territory. Outside the mosque, is a beautiful developed square. At certain times of day, huge mechanical umbrellas are opened there. They protect people from the burning sun.

The Purbakala Archaeological Museum is a great sightseeing object. It presents a unique collection of archaeological finds discovered in the city and the surroundings. Some artifacts date back to the Paleolithic times. The very building of the Archaeological Museum is also of great historical interest.

Wonderful hiking tours are organized in the mountainous area of Ungaran. Historically, extensive tea and jasmine plantations have been formed here. Now, they are popular sightseeing objects. At particular times of the year, tourists are engaged in tea and jasmine gathering. They can also visit local historical factories and watch the preparation of high-quality tea process. The mountainous region is incredibly beautiful and attracts not only tourists but photographers from all over the world.
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National and city parks around Semarang
♥ National Park 'Gunung Merbabu' , 54.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Plawangan Turgo' , 68.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Grojogan Sewu' , 77.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Borote' , 84.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Tanjung Belimbing' , 86.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Gunung Merbabu' , 54.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Plawangan Turgo' , 68.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Grojogan Sewu' , 77.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Borote' , 84.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Tanjung Belimbing' , 86.7 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Semarang from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Merapi Volcano
From the series “Sleeping Super-Volcanoes Capable of Destroying Whole Regions”
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Distance from Semarang center - 63.9 km.
Locals live there for the fruitful volcanic soils. The agricultural industry is quite popular and profitable. Farmers reap the harvest several times per year. Tourists like the picturesque nature and the unique archaeological areas where were found ruins of the ancient towns. Every eruption of Merapi Volcano puts in jeopardy of existence not only natural and historical monuments but also the existence of the Java island. …
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