Culture of Surabaya. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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The second largest city of the country and a famous trading port, this place is a recreational area of the world level. Surabaya became a part of Indonesia in 1950; prior to this fact it was …
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An abundance of colorful spices and seasonings, tender noodles and light soups, original dishes of chicken and fish cooked over an open fire are just some distinctive features of the local …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Surabaya and surroundings
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Surabaya
Kalimas Traditional Harbour
Where: Kalimas Harbour, Surabaya;
Where: Kalimas Harbour, Surabaya;
Mpu Tantular Museum
Where: Jl. Lebak Rejo 7, Surabaya (opposite Surabaya Zoo), Surabaya; Telephone: +62 (0)31 389 4679;
Where: Jl. Lebak Rejo 7, Surabaya (opposite Surabaya Zoo), Surabaya; Telephone: +62 (0)31 389 4679;
Tugu Pahlawan (heroes’ Monument)
Where: Taman Kebon Rojo, Surabaya;
Where: Taman Kebon Rojo, Surabaya;
Monumen Kapal Selam (submarine Monument)
Where: Swarga Paspitaloka Park 39 Pemuda Street, Surabaya; Telephone: +62 (0)31 7097 2150;
Where: Swarga Paspitaloka Park 39 Pemuda Street, Surabaya; Telephone: +62 (0)31 7097 2150;
Unique spots in Surabaya and near
Java
From the series “The Most Extreme Settlements on the Planet”![](../../extreme/img/w300/java_1.jpg)
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Distance from Surabaya center - 166.4 km.
The settlement, located on the island of Java, is worth to be mentioned among the most extreme. Here, people literally live on a volcano. The island features the world famous Merapi volcano that is the most active of the 128 volcanoes in Indonesia. On average, the structure erupts twice a year, and large destructive explosions occur every seven years. Literally, every such an explosion takes lives and razes settlements. About 500 000 people live in the immediate vicinity of the volcano. …
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Surabaya
Landmarks of culture on Surabaya map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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