The Sightseeing in Java will take you to some of the most famous sites of the land. Java is the economic and political capital of Indonesia. This densely populated city has a historic past and is the melting pot of Hindu, Buddhism, Muslim and Christian religions. People looking for interesting Things to do in Java, can go for the Sightseeing in Java. Some of the places worth a visit are:
Sunda kelapa - It is the early 16th century trading post of Dutch from where their dominion began. It was earlier known as Pasar Ikan or the fish market.
Gereja Blenduk - it is a church built by the Dutch in 1753 and is worth the visit.
Kota Gede - This old section has an old mosque which has the remains of the first sultan of Mataram.
Gedong Songo temple - This complex is close to Bandugan. This is among the earliest Hindu complexes, which was built in between 730 AD and 780 AD. The structures are scattered all over the foothill slopes and gives good views across north-central Java.
Ambarawa Railway Museum - Situated 50 km south of Semarang, it is home of the antique locomotives, present in a museum. Here one can see locomotives of different types and ages. One an also see antique telephones and other instruments meant for railway communication.
Bandungan - It is one of the most popular highland resorts in Java, situated 980 meters above sea level.
China Town (Glodok) - The place has many temples and clan houses. The Tay kak Sie is the most interesting among them which was built in 1771. The famous of the structure here is the Gedung batu temple.
Jatijajar Cave - It is about 49 km west of Kebumen and is 20 km from Gombong.
Jepara - it is a town in the north-east of Semarang and has white sandy beaches, and is popular for its wood carving.
Kudus and Demark - both have historical significance. Kudushas the Minaret Mosque, was built in the15th century while Demak has the oldest mosque in Central Java.
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