SURABAYA

DESCRIPTION:

Surabaya is not only the second largest city in Indonesia but it is known as the “city of heroes” because of the role it played in the Battle of Surabaya in November 10, 1945. This monument Tugu Pahlawan, Heroes Monument, is the symbol of Surabaya and is built to respect the heroes who fought for independence. This rocket-like monument points towards the moon 41.15 meters high. Along with the monument, there is a museum where diorama of Surabaya in 1945 is displayed. History of Surabaya at that time could be seen through pictures, clips, and stories. There are other buildings surrounding the monument to depict the struggles Indonesians had to go through.

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Heroes Monument was built to commemorate the events of 10 November 1945 in the Battle of Surabaya, where Arek-Arek Suroboyo fought against the Allied forces along with the Netherlands who want to re-colonize Indonesia. Monument Tugu Pahlawan became the center of attention every November 10 in memory of the events in 1945 when many of the fallen heroes in the war of independence. Heroes Monument, is a monument that became landmarks or nail upside down. Body monument shaped arches (Canalures) 10 arches, and is divided into 11 segments. High, segments, and canalures meaning the 10th, 11th month, 1945. A historic date, not only for the residents of the city of Surabaya, but also for all Indonesian people. This monument is 41.15 meters tall phallus-shaped.

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Monument is 1.3 hectares. In front of the entrance there are statues of Bung Karno and Bung Hatta was proclaimed the independence of Indonesia. Just behind the monument, there is a pyramid (Museum 10 November) that deliberately constructed as a place to bury our dead heroes unidentified, fall after struggling to defend the nation. To enter into this pyramid, visitors must first get into the museum which is located not far from the monument. Museum 10 November To save historic objects related to the struggle of the people of Surabaya, in this area made the museum that was built later. The museum building looks interesting because it resembles a small pyramids. In the middle of the pyramid is a statue depicting three young men with guns stakes fight against the invaders.

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In the museum there is a diorama of the struggle of the people of Surabaya There is a collection of weapons, photographs and sculptures. All in all the museum provide a snapshot in time of battle and recorded speeches that wordpress Bung Tomo managed to evoke the spirit of struggle of the people of Surabaya. Another collection of various relics of Bung Tomo, maps and weapons used during the war against the Netherlands and its allies. You also can better determine how the image of the battle that happened to watch a documentary that tells the battle 10 November 1945.

 

Various plants and flowers that exist in this area an attraction for people of Surabaya who want a moment to rest or spend the morning and afternoon atmosphere with just sitting, looking at the buildings that remind the struggle of the people of Surabaya.

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Amenities

 

For those who want to taste the culinary hero around the monument there Bebek Goreng Tugu Pahlawan, at Jl. Tembaan No. 17 (Front BCA Heroes), 60 234 Surabaya, Indonesia. Or also sip Sate Kelapa, Culinary Unique in Tugu Pahlawan Surabaya, which is in the stalls of street vendors, Uniquely satay to be baked in the coals of a charcoal fire wood or coconut shell that was first dilumeri grated coconut with spices yellow typical , When baked necessarily produce aroma that makes us curious to try it.

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

Mini cinema history of Surabaya

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DON'T FORGET:

Bus ride from the terminal Bungurasih JMP Damri majors, I'll be straight down at the monument hero for JMP departments bus passes heroes monument

 

OUR TIPS:

The visitors are free to enter this area of Tugu Pahlawan. The entrance fee is only charged when going into Museum 10th November. The museum is open from Tuesday to Friday at 07:00 to 15:00 pm, while Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 to 12:00 pm.

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