SURABAYA WITH PLACES OF INTEREST

Whether you visit Surabaya for business or pleasure, there are places of interest in Surabaya :

1. HEROES MONUMENT
This is a tall commemorative monument, standing aloof and proud in the center of the main city square-Kebon Raja, opposite's the East Governor's Office at jalan Pahlawan. It was erected in honour of the merits and sacrifices of the heroes fallen during the "Battle of Surabaya". The monument becomes a center of major attention every November 10th-The Heroes Day, the day when the nation commemorative those who died during the war of independence.

2. SURABAYA ZOO
The zoo, located at Jalan setail 1, is said to be the largest zoo in South East Asia. The zoo is well stocked and offers a good selection of different kind of animals, such as monkeys, deers, zebras, lions, elephants, camel, the famous komodo, the world largest lizard for which the island of komodo in the lesser Sunda chain is famous. The nocurama section houses a collection of bats, flying squirrels and various other night animals. Open daily from 09.00 am-05.00 pm.

3. JEMBATAN MERAH
Translated as THE RED BRIDGE. One of the most savage battles is Java's history was fought 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 the Red bridge is China town, an area packed with buildings of typical chinese construction. It is still a crowded business and trade center.

4. SUBMARINE MONUMENT
This is the real submarine of KRI Pasopati 410, one of Indonesia's Navy armada. It is Russian submarine SS Whiskey Class. It was made in 1952. KRI Pasopati 410 was involved in the Arafuru Sea Battle to free West Irian from Dutch occupation. It has now become a monument to commemorative the bravery of Indonesia's heroes.

5. LOKA JALA CRANA MUSEUM
Located in Moro Rembangan at the Indonesian Navy Base to the south of Surabaya Port. This museum displays battle equipment of the indonesian navy. Also a collection of planetarium and astronavigadium. Open daily from 08.00 am - 02.00 pm

6. HOUSE OF SAMPOERNA
Surabaya East Java's historical City of Heroes, now boasts a brand new-see tourist attraction- the House of Sampoerna Museum, Art gallery, and Cafe. Situated in old Surabaya, the beutiful stately Dutch colonial-style compound was built in 1862 and is now a preserved historical site. Purchased in 1932 by Liem Seeng Tee, the founder of Sampoerna, one of the oldest as well as the fastest growing manufacturer of kretek (tobaco and clove) cigarettes in Indonesia. The original central auditorium is now a museum and east side has been transformed into a unique structure containing a cozy and homey cafe, a merchandise kiosk and an art gallery. The building on the west side remains the official family residence.