Uncover the Story behind Another Charm Mystery Lawang Sewu, Semarang, Indonesia (HISTORY REPOST)

 Okay welcome on my blog. Before you read this review, you are definitely curious what that Lawang Sewu, right? Yes. .. It would be nice you see first photo collection below!         What comes to mind when hearing in Lawang Sewu Semarang? Perhaps many of you instantly imagine the ancient buildings relics in the Netherlands that is full of mystery stories. Yes, that is indeed haunted Lawang Sewu center sounded in the community. It was said, many spirits in various forms that inhabit this place. The appearance of Lawang Sewu even never recorded camera television show another world. Google Earth ever crowned it as one of the most haunted attractions in the world to welcome Halloween 2017. But, don't keder rush to hear the story of the mystery of Lawang Sewu Semarang. In fact, many other preserved charm of this place. Here, you can learn the history of Lawang Sewu is at once a romantic night tour with my boyfriend. Curious how to do? Check out his review below. #### History Of Lawang Sewu Semarang ##### 1.The Administrative Offices Of The Railroad Company First of all, we will know the history come Lawang Sewu Semarang. Behind the story of horor, the building had an important role in the development of railways in Indonesia. Yes, it was built in 1904 – 1907, the building was actually an Office Nederlands-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij (NIS), one of the most important railways in the Netherlands East Indies. The company that built the first railway line in Indonesia on 17 June 1864. NIS also built the first station in Indonesia, namely the Semarang Station finally closed in 1905 because it is often submerged rob. Initially, the administrative activities of the NIS conducted done in Semarang warehouse. However, as the expansion of the company, the Office is no longer able to accommodate the large number of employees. Finally, woke Lawang Sewu Semarang as new NIS Administration offices. The entire artsitektur including development planning are carried out in the Netherlands. Nevertheless, its architecture adapted to the tropical climate in Indonesia. That's why there are a lot of large-sized doors in this place. The aim is indeed to circulation and natural air conditioning. Number of blocks the door itself is actually not tyrannical rule, "just" the 429. But if calculated with the door leaf, the amount reached 928. In fact, the number of originally even more. However, some had already stolen the missing time period of the war. ##### 2.Witness of the battle of the 5 days in Semarang After the independence, the building of Lawang Sewu Semarang worn as Office Djawatan Repoeblik Indonesia Railway (DKARI), the forerunner of the PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI). Over the months, the events of the battle of the 5 days in Semarang (14 – 19 October 1945) broke out. This majestic building became one of the location of the battle of Indonesia against the Japan society. Young force trains (AMKA) Indonesia is also trying to keep it from being captured by the army of Japan again. Previously, Japan had indeed used it as an Office of the Department of transportation. It was said, in that period, Japan also conjure up the underground hallways became a prison and torture chamber. From there emerged a variety of mystery story Lawang Sewu Semarang. One of the most is santer about the torture room Lawang Sewu awesomeness. In addition, there is also a story about the ghosts of noni Netherlands who had once been raped and wandering there. #### Why in Lawang Sewu Semarang? Don't just fear hearing the story the mystery of Lawang Sewu Semarang wrote. There are many things that you can do there kok. Alone as well as with a rollicking best friends or family. ##### 1.Marvel at the Ancient architecture of Netherlands First, you can admire the ancient architecture of the Netherlands which is in Lawang Sewu Semarang. This activity is especially suitable for you lovers of history. In it there is a cool spot that can't be missed. Namely stained glass wall hangings under the dome of the main building. This stained glass ornament has a height of over 2 meters and is divided into 4 large panels. Each has its own story and meaning. But the bottom line is prosperity and natural beauty of Semarang and Java are considered to belong to the Netherlands East Indies. Not only beautiful, it turns out that the architecture is also designed with full consideration. In addition had a lot of doors for its circulation, also made of connected because of security reasons. Waterways in the hallway of the infamous haunted underground pun at the same time serves to cool the buildings on it. The Hall is also connected with several buildings in the old town. 2.Learn the history of Lawang Sewu Semarang at the Railway Museum There's not much to know if in fact there are Semarang Lawang Sewu railway museum. Precisely in the main building in the shape of the letter l. Inside are a variety of artifacts, photographs, ancient train ticket, duplicate locomotive, diorama, to the description of the history of railways in Indonesia. Also the history of Lawang Sewu until 2011 and then restored. If you are still hard to imagine aka "ngawang" while reading a brief history of Lawang Sewu above, in this place you will be easier to learn. Section, you can see your own pictures and short movies of the event depicted. In addition, there are still other collections such as typewriters and calculating machines. There is also a library contains books about trains for you who need in-depth information. If a lazy read, you can hire a tour guide for an additional fee of Rp 30,000 at the entrance. Tour guide is also ready to explain other things related to the history of Lawang Sewu. 3.Photos Furthermore, there are activities that definitely favored by young people, namely photographs. There are various interesting photo spot in Lawang Sewu Semarang backdrops create a suitable selfie. The first certainly in front of the main building of Lawang Sewu are visible in the streets. If you want everything caught on camera, you can pose of a young Monument. Then, there are parts of the terrace where you can see the doors lined up the ranks. In addition, there is a stained glass ornament which we have discussed earlier. Who should not miss, you also could pose in front of an ancient locomotive that is on the page. The black locomotive was created in 1908 and reportedly operated until 1980. 4.Test the balls While the mystery Story Prove Lawang Sewu Semarang You must have often heard the story of the mystery of Lawang Sewu Semarang. Some say the Ghost in this place is variegated. In addition, there are reportedly never heard the sound of shouts and fear from the well in the front yard. Allegedly, near jail squat Lawang Sewu and other basement ever got around to smell rancid like blood. Well, you could prove yourself whether the story of the mystery of Lawang Sewu Semarang is true or not. But, don't be arrogant and pompous then ask "in the view" Yes. Avoid also entered a forbidden place in there. Note any existing rules. It was all for the sake of your salvation on its own. 5.Romantic Tours accompanied by lights of Lawang Sewu You may be amazed to see the romantic words and Lawang Sewu stand side by side. But, you dont read the wrong. Since restoration and renovations through the years 2011 then it does look increasingly beautiful. Moreover, plus romantic lights in the afternoon and evening. The local government is indeed trying to remove the mystical impression of this place. Mystery tour Lawang Sewu, formerly often held in the middle of the night ever been banned. Apparently, the Government efforts started to bear fruit is sweet. In fact, more and more younger couples are doing pre wedding photos in this place.