Semarang Old City area is mute witness to the history of Dutch colonial Indonesia over more than 2 centuries, and bears testament to a unique form of Javanese architecture. Semarang, Indonesia.
Old Town is a piece of history, because this is where the capital of Central Java is derived. Old City of Semarang and like two sides of a coin that could not be separated for granted. And of course this brings its own uniqueness. A gradation of a somewhat rare when two generations together to create a beautiful gradation of truth. Semarang Old City area is also a silent witness history Dutch colonial Indonesia more than 2 centuries, and its location adjacent to the area economy. This place is about 50 old buildings that still stand firm and has a history of colonialism in Semarang.
Basically the Old Town area of Semarang, or who is often called Little NETHERLAND OUTSTADT or cover every area where the buildings constructed since the Dutch era. But over time their own long term central city for the area from the river to the area Mberok to Terboyo. In terms of urban planning, this area was made with the church centered Blenduk and government offices as a center. Why church? Because at that time the center of government in Europe is the church and its governor. The church was involved in government and vice versa. After all its forms and whatever its function today, the Old City is a valuable asset if properly packaged. A form of real history and the history of Semarang Indonesia in general.
