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Suroboyo Monument

This landmark sculpture in Surabaya depicts a tussle for supremacy between a shark and a crocodile and is a symbol of Surabaya's strength. The statue holds special significance for the city of Surabaya, especially in light of the fact that the city got its name from the Javanese words for shark and crocodile, 'suro' and 'boyo' respectively. The two beasts are symbolic of the warring armies of Raden Widjaja and Tar Tar during 1293, after which Surabaya as a city was established. A skate park can be found just beside the monument and is a big attraction for teenage skateboarders in the city. The monument is the place for visitors to go to gain an understanding of the origins of the city of Surabaya. Food stalls and street food can be found in and around the monument as well. Read More

The Temple of Heaven in Surabaya is the local replica of the Temple of Heaven present in China. You can visit this temple and the Sanggar Agung Temple together as they are nearby. The temple is an architectural wonder and also located close to the sea making it a very peaceful experience. Temple of Heaven Kenjeran is an interesting place that showcases the culture of Surabaya. There is a park surrounding the temple that visitors can sit and relax in. The Temple of Heaven Kenjeran is also a popular spot for photography, owing to the magnificent architecture. Read More

The Ten November Museum represents a memorialization of the happenings of the 10th November struggle. 10th November is celebrated as 'Heroes' Day' in Surabaya and is dedicated to the soldiers who gave up their lives for independence. The museum showcases weapons which were used in the Battle of Surabaya while also providing plenty of information about the history of the Indonesian freedom struggle. Located underneath the Heroes' Monument, the museum was built to explain the significance of the Heroes' Monument. The museum and the Heroes' Monument is dedicated to the soldiers that lost their lives during the Battle of Surabaya. Soaring for over 40m into the sky, the venue becomes the site that hosts the processions that happen every 10th of November. The museum also contains photographs and dioramas that depict what happened on that fateful day. Read More

The Tomb of Dr Soetomo is one of the cultural heritages of Surabaya. It was built to honour Soetomo, a doctor, a politician, and a national hero of Indonesia. He is known to have played a central role in the battle of Surabaya and was also known for his powerful and emotion-inducing speeches. Dr Soetomo was instrumental in the role he played in inciting a sense of patriotism amongst the Indonesian youth using public radio. During the Battle of Surabaya, when colonial forces attacked the metropolis, Soetomo rallied forces and troops with his fiery and impassioned speeches and galvanized the country. His call to arms for the youth of the nation spurred revolutionary thoughts and his tomb was memorialized to honour the contributions the military leader made to Indonesia's freedom struggle. Read More

An archaeological remnant of Indonesian history, Trowulan is a picturesque historic town. Trowulan is said to be the former capital city of one of the most majestic kingdoms in Indonesia, the Majapahit Empire. This is an archaeological heritage site that is about 50 kms away from Surabaya. Tourists may take a day to explore the area, take photographs, and go for a picturesque drive. Trowulan also happens to be the home of Indonesia's biggest Sleeping Buddha statue. The Candi Brahu Temple is also one of the biggest attractions in this area. This is one of the most well-preserved archaeological sites around South-East Asia. Read More

The Tugu Pahlawan also known as ?Heroes MonumentÌ¥ was constructed to give tribute to the freedom fighters who gave up their lives to free the nation from the foreign aggregators. Standing at a height of 135 feet, the monument is a perfect destination to understand more about the struggles of Indonesia as a nation for freedom.

A shopper's paradise, the Tunjungan Plaza is one of the biggest shopping centres in Surabaya with over 500 retail stores within. Boutiques, cinemas, supermarkets, children play arcade, bookstores, clothing to restaurants you can find it all over here. The plaza also houses 5-star hotels like the Sheraton and Regency condominium within its premises.