Lawang Sewu(travel a thousand doors)-Semarang Indonesia Historic buildings save thousands History

Growth railway network is to increase fast enough in Java, the number of employees , so it needs a new office , spacious. This is what underlies the construction Het Indian Hoofdkantoor van Nederlansch Spoorweg Maatscappij (NIS ) or the Office of the National Railway Company of private railways at the end of Bodjongweg or NIS is now known as the way of youth . Art Deco building has 2 twin towers before the plural is then called by name Lawang Sewu .

The mention of Lawang Sewu by residents is not without reason. In the Java language , means mace doors and means SEWU 1 mile, when mace Sewu means a thousand doors. This does not mean that Lawang Sewu thousand doors, but the number of goals in Lawang Sewu much to describe . Despite a century-old house , eating style , combined with local ornaments still seems strong and sturdy . Ornate stained glass adds to the impression of luxury and elegance. The time does not seem to be able to value and elegance in a historic building that Semarang has to be reduced .

Besides the beautiful architecture , Lawang Sewu also full of historical value. At the beginning of the construction , the building is just across the road Post by Daendels was used as seat of the NIS and residence of Dutch employees . Then, as soon as the prison of Japanese soldiers fighting locations five days in Semarang , Indonesia government after independence. Currently, the construction of Lawang Sewu managed under PT KAI .

Simply enter a long hallway with wooden doors on the right and left Lawang Sewu filled hosted YogYES . The building, which is used as an employee of NIS living room, work with ballrooms, a spacious dining room , a multipurpose building equipped to reverse the theater arc shape - the floor. Unfortunately, there is no furniture left in the room , it was just a blank and empty space . A visit to Lawang Sewu was followed by surfing the basement.
Opening times :
Monday - Sunday from 6.00 bis 06.00 clock clock

Admission prices:

    Rp 5000 ( entered in Lawang Sewu )
    Rp 10,000 ( basement entrance )

Special on Thursday , Friday and Saturday there is a package around the Lawang Sewu at 24:00 clock