The History Of Ngetos Temple

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Ngetos Temple



Candi Ngetos located at Ngetos village, Ngetos district about 5 kilometers to the south of Nganjuk town. There is an inheritance from the year of 859 Saka or 937 Masehi. This inheritance was made from the red bricks. On that place, Anjuk Ladang, the ancient inscription was also found. Near to this place, there is an historical ancient inheritance that was known by Candi Ngetos. According to the historian, based on that temple form, this temple has made in XV century (Majapahit era). Phisically, this temple has broken and it can not identify anymore. It leave the main of the temple, that has four relief.



This temple is believed as Hayam Wuruk (the famous King of Mojopahit) grave. At that time, he want to be buried in a place which stay in front of the Wilis mountain. This area is one of Mojopahit part. Then Hayam Wuruk has an idea and asked his uncle (the King of wind) named Raden Condromowo and titled Raden Ngabei Selopurwoto, to built the temple. He also asked his uncle to buried him in this temple if he had die. The society around also believe that in Ngetos, there was twin temple and called Tajum temple. But one of them was bigger than the other. It was said that the Hayam Wuruk grave was in the temple that was gone.







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Songgoriti Temple

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Songgoriti Temple



Songgoriti is located in Songgokerto village, Batu district, under the hillside of Mount Panderman and has a hot spring pool. There is temple Songgoriti and Ganesha Statue as the empire omission of Singosari and Dutch era. Songgoriti Temple is located in a dale dissociating between mountainsides of Arjuna with mountainside of Kawi. This temple has built with a hot spring, which had believed able to heal various diseases. Seen from its simple architecture style, this temple classified as eldest temple in Central Java and the decoration described Central Java manner.



Songgoriti tourism object is surrounded by nature scenery, so that it has fresh and cool air. This object is very interesting for anyone who wants to walk around for having relaxed or feel the real nature nuance.



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Plengkung Beach

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Plengkung Beach



Plengkung is known as one of the best surfing beaches in the world. The word of “G” in “G-Land” derives from Grajagan, the name of the bay where the huge waves were found at the south of the Banyuwangi. It is surrounded by virgin tropical land forest. G lad offers the worlds most demanding surfing sport, and recommended for professional surfers only. May to October is the best time for surfing. No doubt it is a world of surfer paradise. Most surfers start from Bali, take an overland to Banyuwangi and directly to National Park of Alas Purwo, G-Land or cross the Grajagan Bay to Plengkung beach where the waves challenge invite the surfers.



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The Melody On Tabuhan Cave

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Tabuhan Cave



According to the public story around, Tabuhan cave has found by Kyai Santiko who lost his ox but finnaly the ox was come to a cave. His ox didn't want to out from the cave, because it save many water from the root on it. After the brushwood has cleaned, the cave was taken care by Raden Bagus Joko Lelono and a princess Raden Ayu Mardilah.



Tabuhan Cave is on the southwest coast East Java, is the emmense interior of Tabuhan cave. This cave called Tabuhan because it sounds like local musicians play tunes by striking lomesone stalactites that resound in perfect pitch to the music.



The cave it self is spectacular, its varilored stalagmites reaching upwards as high as 50 meters toward pendant stalagtites formed by water dripping from the roof.



It is called as Tabuhan cave because if lapped will yield sound like rhythm of Javanese music (gamelan). Tabuhan cave is initialy known as Tapan cave because since ahead applied by the chevaliers for some meditation like; Sanggargenu, Bambang Trigo. Wareng village is recognized caused the legend of Banteng Wareng which is descendant of Sultan Yogyakarta. It is told also in 1825 happened war Diponegoro, Raden Banteng Wareng show his patriotic soul opposed the colonized with Diponegoro.



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Segoro Anakan Means Little Ocean

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Segoro Anakan



Segoro Anakan is good for sailling sports and fishing. It is still natural and has not been developed. It is a virgin mangrove forest tourism object. the visitors can visit Segoro Anakan through Grajagan coast by boat. It takes about 45 minutes.



Segoro Anak is a small bay with the widest mangrove forest in East Java. Based on some research, it founds 26 kinds of 16-mangrove family that dominated with Rhizopora, Bruguiera, Avicenia and Sonneratia. Schypiphora hydrophylaceae and Ceriops decandra is the two kinds of rareness mangrove. This area is very suitable for water sport like; water sky, oar, and swimming. Segoro Anak has 18.8 km length and 400 m width. One time, the visitors can enjoy many kind of migrant birds from Australia. To reach Bedul location – Segoro Anak is a not difficult thing, the visitors can reach it using four wheels vehicle from Rowobendo post to west with 9.1 km distance.



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The Blawan Waterfall

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Belawan Waterfall



Blawan Waterfall is located in Kalianyar village, Sempol district. It is about 52 km of Bondowoso town. Blawan Waterfall is the continuation of Kali Pahit River, which is also the disposal place of the water from Kawah Ijen, which contains of much sulfur. The water from Blawan Waterfall goes down to the earth then it shows up again in Asembagus, Situbondo district.



Blawan waterfall is surrounded by sharp cliffs and there is also stalagmite cave. It is believed that a long time ago this cave was often used for meditate. There are also macadamia plants in this area. Besides Blawan Waterfall, there is also a hot water spring for bathing in this tourism area. The tourism facilities are including; a shelter, hotels, etc.



The other tourism object that reside in one area and near to Blawan waterfall are:

1. Dhamar Wulan Natural Pool

Dhamar Wulan natural pool is located in one area with Blawan waterfall. It is surrounded with natural scenery. There are many trees and has fresh air. The water comes naturally, so clean and clear. The visitors can enjoy natural situation and having recreation here.



2. Blawan Natural Hot Spring

Blawan natural hot spring also resides in Blawan waterfall area. This pool has surrounded by nature scenery. There are many trees and clear natural water. Enjoy your holiday here with nature view around you.



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Sendang Duwur

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Sendang Duwur



The impressive gateway of Sendang Duwur can be found on a hilltop not far from the coast at Paciran north of Lamongan or east of Tuban. The place name is taken from a Moslem Saint, Sunan Sendang, who was buried there in 1585. Sunan Sendang Duwur is one of the Islam spreaders in Java. His charismatic is the same as Wali Songo.



The stylistically decoration of the gateway is describe about the transition from ancient Hindu / Javanese to Moslem principles. The symbols of Hindu Majapahit lie alongside Arabic Calligraphy. The outer gateway to the graveyard has Bentar style and inside of the gateway has Paduraksa style. The beautiful woodcarving surrounds the main tomb. In the right and the left side of the wall is decorated with two giant heads from the black stone material. The pilgrims from all part of the region, often visit to this beautiful graveyard.



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Citraland Surabaya

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Citral Land



In 1989, PT Ciputra Surya Tbk was become the pioneer of 'Kota Mandiri' development in West Surabaya. The first company project is Surabaya Citra Raya Real Estate that opened in 1993. This real estate is resides in an area about 1126 hectares and become the development project of the biggest Real Estate in East Java.



This real estate is known as The Singapore of Surabaya which is the cleanness, modern and green town like Singapore has. This luxuriant housing is built with inwrought security and safety system. Power cable tissue system, telephone and polarization of water stays underground.



It all supported by various facilities like golf courses and family club, international school, shopping market, and other. The housing area is managed inwrought by an institute. Once in a while we meet busy women to abstract grass weed, sprinkle crop by using sprayer and water faucet being attached alongside the road. They are worker woman that is visible contrast with "moderation" and a luxuriant housing image.



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Bratang Flower Market

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Bratang Flower Market



Bratang flower market is traditional flower market in Surabaya, precisely in Bratang street. At early begin, it was just small area that inhabited by 5 sellers from kayoon market, fortunately, this small area become large and develop since 1990s.



Today, the market is already organized; the cleanliness is already maintained and this make convenient for the visitors who want to buy flowers. Moreover, the facilities in the market are getting better, like the parking lot that is relatively safe and nice. Do not worry about the criminality during your shopping, because this area is safe from those disturbances.



At a glance, this flower market seems like an ordinary flower market, which there is numbers of ornamental plants that neatly arranged in the overhang booths, the colorful leaves and flowers that really attractive, the soothing green leaves and the fragrance.



Bratang flower market is standing on more than 2400 m2 area. There are more than 200 booths measuring 3x4 meters in every stall in the market area. And more than 65 people florists live and run the businesses.



Bratang flower market is open 24 hours a day, although some stalls closed at six o'clock. But there are few booths remain open. The visitors are mostly come on weekends, it starts from morning to the evening. Bratang flower market is the most complete market than any other florists. For instance, when in other places is very difficult to get Toga plant (Family Medicine Plantation), here on Bratang is available.



The location is very strategic because it is located near to the terminal of Bratang. It is also near to Manyar Megah Indah shopping complex and also near to bird & fish market.



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Al-Akbar Great Mosque

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Al Akbar Mosque



Al-Akbar Great mosque is located in Pagesangan Street, Jambangan sub-district, Surabaya. It was built in August, 4 1995 and was inaugurated on November 10, 2000 by Mr. President KH Abdurrahman Wahid.



Al-Akbar mosque is such a magnificent and modern mosque that has been known in Asia and Worldwide. This mosque is become another icon from Surabaya relating the religious tourism site. Al-Akbar mosque is the second largest mosque after Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta.



Al-Akbar Great mosque has 11.2 hectare area with a building area of 28,509 square meters, 147 meters long, 128 meters wide. This mosque has two-story and being equipped by elevators and towers. The visitor who give visit to the mosque can enjoy the views of Surabaya, Sidoarjo and Bangkalan on the top of the tower, which has 99 meters high. With only Rp. 3000 per person to go to the tower.



The mosque is equipped with various amenities and facilities such as; the secretariat office, As-Shofa Al-Marwah room which has 36 mx 42 m wide square equipped with a stage exhibition carpet, sound system, air conditioned, 3 wifi spots, 100 pieces seats, dressing room and toilet and can accommodate 2000 invitations.



The unique impression of this building lies in the unique design of the dome which like the structure of the leaves , with building structure combination between dark blue and green color that gives the impression of cool and peace. It has a main building and two other buildings that can be penetrate directly into the main building.



The exterior of the mosque is decorated with various shades of carving and calligraphy. The entrance to the mosque consists of 45 main doors, and everything is made by carved teak wood. While, the interior of the mosque is decorated by carvings ornamental and calligraphy which is very dominant adorning the walls of the mosque. There is Koran shelves scattered throughout the mosque and at the top of the interior there is calligraphy ornament which has 180 meters long with one meter width.



More about the architecture, the beauty of the mosque is completely supporting by good lighting. Starting from the lighting in the building, yard, garden, until the lights that illuminating the dome and minarets.



Furthermore, the mosque becomes more magnificent by the beauty of glass ornaments in the interior decoration. The carving art glass has become a strength and beauty of its own in the field of exterior and interior, beside, it is useful to saving the energy and to muffle the noise.



Apart from being a place of worship, this mosque is also reserved for Islamic syiar. It is proved by the islamic activities like Islamic marriage ceremony often conducted in areas of Zam-Zam with facilitad by wide parking space. There is also the Zaitun venue and and Yasmin which are reserved for the Haji, recitation and religious counseling.



Overall, aside from the commercial things, the mosque is literally the place to worship Him and become the home for those who lose and exhausted, and everyone is welcome to be home.







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Bambu Runcing Monument At Night

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Bambu Runcing Monument



Bambu runcing is such a traditional weapon that being used by the Indonesian soldiers in the battle against the Dutch colonialism. Precisely on the November, 10 1945, which is now celebrate as Heroes' Day. The shape of Bambu Runcing is in the form of bamboo spears which have function to stab the enemies. This weapon was made relating the limitation of modern weapon and to show the spirit among the soldiers as the civilians.

By commemorating those struggles, there is Bambu Runcing monument, which is located in Panglima Sudirman Street. Bambo Runcing monument is Surabaya city icon besides the Heroes Monument.



This monument is consisted of 5 pillars and have irregular high on each pillars that formed like sharp-pointed bamboo. Unfortunately, there is no exact estimation about the high on each pillars. At certain time, there will be water that flowing out from the pointed bamboo, which like spurting water from the bamboo. Moreover, this monument is surrounded by small garden that full of colorful ornamental plants encircle this monument. This concept can be one of the green concept around the city, regarding that Bambu Runcing monument is lies in the middle of rush and crowd traffic lines.



Bambu Runcing monument is settled in the heart of Surabaya, this enable the visitors who want to explore Surabaya, they can go further to the next location after visiting Bambu Runcing Monument. This place is near to Surabaya Zoo, Tunjungan Plaza or Surabaya Plaza shopping mall, or just visiting the next heroic site of Surabaya Heroes Monument.





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Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument

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Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument



This monument having 30,6 meters high, which sustained by a building as high as 30 meters. This statue depict a Commandant of Indonesian Maritime Army complete with his honor sword. The statue is standing confidently toward the ocean, ready to dash against the wave and go through storm, this is shown as the aspiration of Indonesian navy.



This monument is built by The Staff Leader of Indonesia Maritime Army that then continue by Admiral TNI Muhamad Arifin and designed by Nyoman Nuarta. It uses as a Lighthouse for ships that sail. The word Jalesveva Jayamahe is taken from TNI AL motto that means, "In the sea we are glorious.





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Internatio Building

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Internatio Building



Internatio Building or Internationale Crediten Handelvereeniging, is located in the corner of Heerenstraat and Willemsplein, which is now called Jayengrono Street, Surabaya. It precisely near to Jembatan Merah station and Jembatan Merah Plaza This area is considered as the busy area in Surabaya.



This building had built in 1929 by Biro Aristech AIA (Algemeen Ingenieurs en Architecten Bureau) that in Sumatrastraat 59 Surabaya.



The architect was Ir.Frans Johan Louwrens Ghijsels who bear in 1882 to realize this building. The other masterpiece was:

- NV Nederlandsch Indische Handelsbank in 1926

- Eye Hospital Oendaanstraat, Aniem building in Embong Woengoe.

This tan building has two stars, which is still seen firm and steady standing among the modernization.





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Grahadi Building

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Grahadi Building



Grahadi State Building is a building in Surabaya, East Java, which was built in 1795 during the reign Residan Dirk Van Hogendorps (1794-1798). In the beginning, this building was overlooks to the Kalimas in the north side, so that on the afternoon of the occupants while drinking tea we could see the boats which were passing. Nowadays, the function of the building is an official residence of Governor of East Java.



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