Today's tour included a drive to the beautiful Gereja Blenduk, the oldest church in Central Java. Built in 1742, it is one of two domed churches in Indonesia with an octagonal floor plan. Now Gereja Blenduk is one of the landmarks of Old Semarang and is designated as a Natural Cultural Heritage site.
Our next stop was "Rainbow Village" (Kampung Pelangi), a former slum area of about 200 homes where the locals decided to paint their village in bright hues to attract more tourists and brighten their world. The colorful painting has brought new life and joy to the village.
Our final stop was Sam Poo Kong Temple, a unique Chinese Muslim temple shared by Buddhists and Muslims. The impressive temple was built for the Muslim Admiral Chen Ho of the Ming Dynasty, who led Chinese fleets throughout Asia and Java during the 15th century. It is the oldest temple in Semarang.
.JPG "Gereja Blenduk Dome")
.JPG "Gereja Blenduk stained glass window")
.JPG "Gereja Blenduk pipe organ")
.JPG "Rainbow Village")
.JPG "Rainbow Village")
.JPG "Rainbow Village")
.JPG "Rodney at Sam Poo Kong Temple")
.JPG "Sam Poo Kong Temple")
.JPG "Sam Poo Kong Temple")
.JPG "Sheryl at Sam Poo Kong Temple")
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