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The Beauty of the Gloomy Lawang Sewu
Hi there! What comes to your mind when reading the above title? It seems contradictory, doesn’t it? How can something be beautiful and at the same time gloomy? Yup, it’s a little bit odd. However, it is true. The title above is just right to describe the dark but somehow exotic Lawang sewu. Where can you find it? You can only locate it here in Semarang. “Lawang sewu” , as people always call it, is an aged but attractive building built in around 1903. With its magnificent art deco style, in the past Lawang sewu was used as the headquarter of the Dutch train company in the era of Dutch occupation in Indonesia. This splendid structure was designed by two notable Dutch architects, Prof. Jacob F. Klinkhamer and B.J Queendag.. The original name of the building was Nederlandsch Indische Spoorweg Maschaappij ( NIS ). However, People in Semarang call it lawang sewu to describe the numerous rooms and doors we can find in the building.
After Indonesia gained its independence in 1945, the building was used as the office for Djawatan Kereta Api Indonesia ( DKARI ), or presently known as PT Kareta Api Indonesia (KAI). It was also used by KODAM IV Diponegoro for some military purposes. Presently, however, this building is no longer in use for offices. Instead, together with 102 other buildings, Lawang Sewu belongs to the protected historical buildings in Semarang. Occasionally this building is used to hold special events of Semarang such as exhibitions. Lawang sewu, as people say, is exotic not only because of its magnificent style but also for the horror stories about this building. Many people admit that they ever see strange creatures or hear peculiar voices around the building. Because of the famous supernatural atmosphere, It became one of the places to hold the formerly famous TV program ”Uji Nyali” in Trans TV.
In the TV program the contestant failed the test since he admitted seeing horrible creatures in the building, and decided to quit. People may have noticed the “spooky” atmosphere of the building even from outside. In addition, when we get inside this building, even in the daytime, we will indeed feel this atmosphere even stronger. Do you want to feel the strange atmosphere offered by Lawang sewu?? Why don’t you witness it by yourself?? Lawang sewu is extremely easy to find. It is located right in the middle of Semarang city near tugu Muda. Come on! Come here and see how brave you are! .
Hi there! What comes to your mind when reading the above title? It seems contradictory, doesn’t it? How can something be beautiful and at the same time gloomy? Yup, it’s a little bit odd. However, it is true. The title above is just right to describe the dark but somehow exotic Lawang sewu. Where can you find it? You can only locate it here in Semarang. “Lawang sewu” , as people always call it, is an aged but attractive building built in around 1903. With its magnificent art deco style, in the past Lawang sewu was used as the headquarter of the Dutch train company in the era of Dutch occupation in Indonesia. This splendid structure was designed by two notable Dutch architects, Prof. Jacob F. Klinkhamer and B.J Queendag.. The original name of the building was Nederlandsch Indische Spoorweg Maschaappij ( NIS ). However, People in Semarang call it lawang sewu to describe the numerous rooms and doors we can find in the building.
After Indonesia gained its independence in 1945, the building was used as the office for Djawatan Kereta Api Indonesia ( DKARI ), or presently known as PT Kareta Api Indonesia (KAI). It was also used by KODAM IV Diponegoro for some military purposes. Presently, however, this building is no longer in use for offices. Instead, together with 102 other buildings, Lawang Sewu belongs to the protected historical buildings in Semarang. Occasionally this building is used to hold special events of Semarang such as exhibitions. Lawang sewu, as people say, is exotic not only because of its magnificent style but also for the horror stories about this building. Many people admit that they ever see strange creatures or hear peculiar voices around the building. Because of the famous supernatural atmosphere, It became one of the places to hold the formerly famous TV program ”Uji Nyali” in Trans TV.
In the TV program the contestant failed the test since he admitted seeing horrible creatures in the building, and decided to quit. People may have noticed the “spooky” atmosphere of the building even from outside. In addition, when we get inside this building, even in the daytime, we will indeed feel this atmosphere even stronger. Do you want to feel the strange atmosphere offered by Lawang sewu?? Why don’t you witness it by yourself?? Lawang sewu is extremely easy to find. It is located right in the middle of Semarang city near tugu Muda. Come on! Come here and see how brave you are! .
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