over half a millenium as trading port for the inland empires of java. Situated at the mounth of the Brantas River, the city was officially founded in 1293 when Raden Widjaja esthablished Majapahit, Indonesia's most glorious empire on the site of a legendary battle between a shark (sura) and crocodile (baya). Surabaya, known as the "City of Heroes" becouse of its role in the nation's independence struggle, has grown into an elegant city of large, colonnaded buildings bordering broad, tree shaded avenues. It serves as the commercial centre of a thriving industrial and agricultural hinterland. The city's historical sites include Kali Mas harbour with its tall-masted trading schooners and, nearby, the narrow alleyways and shops of the Arab quarter, redolent of the middle east. The Historical Hotel Majapahit, where Indonesia's war of independence was begun, and the elegant Grahadi State Buildings, an 18th century mansion, have been restored as monuments to an era of colonial grace. Surabaya is also home to one of Southeast Asia's oldest and largest zoos. For travellers in East Java, Surabaya serves as a comvenient base for exploring the region's man
y charms, including Mt. Bromo, the cool mountain retreats of Tretes and Malang and the natural wonders of several nature reserves.Whether you visit Surabaya for business or pleasure, this map is designet to help you make the most of your visit.
Place of interest in Surabaya :
Jembatan Merah
Translated as The Red Bridge. One of the most savage battles in Java's history was faught around here. The "Battle of Surabaya" began on 10 November 1945, less than three months after the proclamation of independence had been read in Jakarta and it was right here that Brigadier General Mallaby was killed. Further down from the Red Bidge is China Town, an are packad with buildings of typical Chinese construction. It is still a crowded business & trade centre.
Mpu Tantular Museum
An ethnographic museum opposite the entrance to the zoo, housing relics from the prehistorical period, stone relics from the Majapahit period, Chinese, Annamese and Majapahit ceramics, wayang figures of old Surabaya and early bati-making equipment.
- Suro and Boyo Monument
This monument is located opposite the entrance to the zoo. it is designed as the symbol of Surabaya City.
Surabaya Zoo
The zoo, located at jalan Setail 1, is said to be the largest zoo in South East Asia. The zoo exhibits a good selection of different kinds of animals, such as monkeys, deers, zebras, lions, elephants, camels and the famous komodo, the world largest lizard for wich the island of Komodo in the lasser Sunda chain is famous. The Nucarama section houses a collection of bats, flying squirrels and various othe night animals.
Submarine Monument
This is the real submarine of KRI Pasopati 410, one of Indoneia's Navy Armada. It is a Russian submarine SS Whiskey Class. It was made in 1952. KRI Pasopati 410 was involved in the Arafura Sea battle to free West Irian from Dutch occupation. It has now become a monument to commemorate the bravery of Indonesia's heroes.
Place of interest in Surabaya :
Jembatan Merah
Translated as The Red Bridge. One of the most savage battles in Java's history was faught around here. The "Battle of Surabaya" began on 10 November 1945, less than three months after the proclamation of independence had been read in Jakarta and it was right here that Brigadier General Mallaby was killed. Further down from the Red Bidge is China Town, an are packad with buildings of typical Chinese construction. It is still a crowded business & trade centre.
Mpu Tantular Museum
An ethnographic museum opposite the entrance to the zoo, housing relics from the prehistorical period, stone relics from the Majapahit period, Chinese, Annamese and Majapahit ceramics, wayang figures of old Surabaya and early bati-making equipment.
- Suro and Boyo Monument
This monument is located opposite the entrance to the zoo. it is designed as the symbol of Surabaya City.
Surabaya Zoo
The zoo, located at jalan Setail 1, is said to be the largest zoo in South East Asia. The zoo exhibits a good selection of different kinds of animals, such as monkeys, deers, zebras, lions, elephants, camels and the famous komodo, the world largest lizard for wich the island of Komodo in the lasser Sunda chain is famous. The Nucarama section houses a collection of bats, flying squirrels and various othe night animals.
Submarine Monument
This is the real submarine of KRI Pasopati 410, one of Indoneia's Navy Armada. It is a Russian submarine SS Whiskey Class. It was made in 1952. KRI Pasopati 410 was involved in the Arafura Sea battle to free West Irian from Dutch occupation. It has now become a monument to commemorate the bravery of Indonesia's heroes.
