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History & Evolution
Semarang was known as Bergota in the 8th century. The politics of the city of Semarang came into picture on May 1, 1547and Kyai Pandan Arang the first bupati (regent) of Semarang. In 1678 the city was handed to Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a part of a debt payment. In 1682, the Semarang state was founded by the Dutch colonial power. On October 5, 1705 after years of occupations, Semarang officially became a VOC city.

The VOC, and later, the Dutch East Indies government, established tobacco plantations in the region and built roads and railroads, making Semarang an important colonial trading centre. In the 1920s, the city became a center of leftist and nationalist activism. The communist party of Indonesia was found in Semarang itself. The Japanese military occupied the city along with the rest of Java in 1942, during Pacific War of World War II. Indonesia gained independence in 1945 and Semarang became the capital of Central Java province.

Site-Seeing
Kartini Beach:
Kartini Beach is located at a distance of 1 km from Semarang. This fabulous beach is located on a beautiful island called Panjang Island. The beach is a fascinating experience for anyone who is visiting Semarang. The beach offers a range of water sports and other activities that are a delight for the visitors. The Chody Art Gallery is very close to the Kartini Beach is famous for artistic teak furniture and a variety of woodwork. Kartini Beach also has an interesting Kartini Museum nearby that’s worth a visit. The beach offers a quality time to its visitors and there is something for everyone to enjoy on the beach. The beach is often crowded but one can find places to relax peacefully on the beach.

Location: Jepara Town.

Tinjomoyo Zoo:
Tinjomoyo Zoo was established in the year 1991 and covers over sixty five hectares of land. The Tinjomoyo Zoo is home to a variety of species of mammals, birds and reptiles. There are approximately three hundred and twenty six animals in about seventy seven species. The zoo aims at preserving the endangered and unique species of animals and birds in their natural habitat. The Tinjomoyo zoo not only is an important site for recreation but for educational purposes as well. Children love to visit the park not only for picnics but to gain more knowledge about distinct species of the world. The zoo is among most visited tourist sites in Semarang.

Gereja Blenduk:
Semarang’s Gereja Blenduk Church is one of the oldest Church in Central Java and is a famous tourist site of Indonesia. This Protestant Church in Semarang was built by the Dutch community way back in 1753. Since then, every Sunday, the Gereja Blenduk Church comes alive to the sound of hymns and prayers. The architecture of the Gereja Blenduk Church that is its very interesting feature and it’s on this account that it’s visited by every tourist in Semarang.
This beautiful church mounts a large copper dome which adds a charm to its beauty. The interiors of the Gereja Blenduk Church are original and haven’t ever been tampered with. A huge organ in the baroque style of the 18th century is a very captivating feature of this church. This organ is really fascinating because it goes back to the 18th century. One can also visit Nillmi Building and the other buildings which were built in Dutch colonial times, which are in proximity with the church.