Do not underestimate the city of Surabaya. Let him not write about it at all in tourist prospects, and there are not so many informations on the Internet. Yes, let the tours do not offer tours and you did not plan to spend another vacation at all. If you are a self-adventure, and you pull into those places where tourists rarely come, then the Surabaya you will definitely fit. Yes, this is not Bangkok and not Singapore, the city is not so modern and incredible, but there is definitely its "Milot". If you decide to highlight the day or two, then here's tips, where you can go to, so to speak, to consolidate the impressions of the "transshipment item", which is so seraging for many and is.
Old city
I think you know that Surabaya is - this is the former Dutch colony, and this page of history simply could not not be imprinted on the appearance of the city. What kind of dutch people can be seen in the old town - this is such a district of Surabai, such is in many old cities. And most of all are interesting in that part of the city, the Jambanant Measures with his colonial houses and a wonderful atmosphere, which does not even fit with the rest of the city. But undoubtedly, some at home you are impressive. And since they were there. Take a look into a modern building - Jembatan Merah Plaza shopping center to buy a couple of things.
SAMPERN-House
This is an art complex - the former residence of the famous local cigarette manufacturer, who lived-lived in the 19th century. This construction is in the old town. Today in the souvenir shop of the complex you can buy cigarettes, cigars and other things "about tobacco" - lighters, uniforms and the like. Even with non-smoking tourists, perhaps. And yes, once in this building, the cigarettes of the famous brand DJI SAM SOE rode. (maybe heard). You can learn more about this and other in the museum part of the complex. And in the building there is a pretty cafe.
Church Kelakhiran Santa Maria
In Suraba, more than 90% of the local population are Muslims. However, several Catholic churches for the rest of the residents are built in the city. One of the oldest and majestic kelahuran church is Santa Maria. The church was erected in 1815. Located in the old town. The temple is very beautiful - large, of red brick, with elegant windows ... You can enter the church, sit, pampered - inside it is spacious, bright (but you can go to certain hours: as a rule, it is Monday-Pytina 8.00 - 14.00, 17.00 - 19.00 , Saturday 8.00 - 12.00 and 17.00 - 19.00). In the courtyard of the church and in the church itself there is really a lot of beautiful: mosaic windows, statues ...
Mosque al Akbar
A large, beautiful mosque with blue domes with a height of 65 meters (next to 4 more dome less), with minarets height almost one hundred meters is impressive absolutely all, even children. The Great Mosque of Surabai (as it is also called it) - the largest in the country (the biggest - elastic in the capital. Look for it on the street Jalan Tol Surabaya -Postroika is seen from afar. Unfortunately, the location of the mosque is not central, so you have to go from the center. At best, an hour. Mosque somehow was completed by 2000 (they started much earlier, but for some time the construction was suspended due to financial difficulties). Square of the mosque -22300 m². Interior decoration, as in other major mosques, bright , Rich-Hallrooms, Small Carved Decoration, Gilding ... The elevator in the mosques can be reached by sightseeing area, offering a cute view of the city.
Submarine
This thing is located in the center of Surabai, on JL Street. Pemuda, 39. Monkasel ("Monkasel" - from Javanese Monument Kapal Selam, "Suburban Boat Monument") was attached here in 1998, when the Soviet submarine, worked in the USSR (it was collected in 1952 in Vladivostok), was transferred to Indonesia. Already being faulty and old, the boat has not turned into a pile of metal, but in a very unusual monument, eight years after its write-off (what happened in 1990). Length boat - 76 meters. You can go to the boat. Tickets are stranded 5000 IDR. I think you infrequently falls the chance to visit the submarine! I advise not to disappear now. In the boat 7 compartments, everywhere quite closely, except, except the place of the captain's bridge with periscope and other devices. All compartments are connected by hermetic bulkheads, so it will have to move from one compartment to another, diving in a hatch (horizontally, of course). Up to 63 people are placed in the submarine, although it is very difficult to imagine how much it is possible to work here, live, eat and drink. Such an excursion will enjoy the children, because in the boat absolutely everything can be touched, twist and touch (from the spot it will not move :) The boat is open to visit from early morning to 10 pm.
Zoo Surabai
It seems like, this is one of the largest zoos in the whole Southwer. As it should be, a variety of animals, including the Dragon Dragons, are great lizards (the largest in the world!). Unfortunately, despite such a grand status, the park is in miserable condition, animals somehow sluggishly feed and generally looks slaughter. Sorry!
Bridge Suramad.
Modern cable bridge was built six years ago. It connects Java with Mandura Island. The length of the bridge is 5.5 km (to be more accurate, 5438 meters), and therefore this is the longest bridge in the country. By the way, he is also wide - 30 meters! The name of the bridge occurred from the merger of the names "Surabaya" and "Mandura" (which is quite logical). The construction of the bridge should affect the development of economically weak mandura. I suppose it is "Mast-Si" Surabai. Only the best thing is to come here in the evening, so after 6 hours, when the bridge begins to shine lights (in the day - the day and bridge, with moving transport, because on the bridge 8 of the movement strips and 2 stripes for pedestrians and bikes). If you come to photograph the bridge, you can try to take pictures from the pier, as it is somehow not very from the cousse fishing villages. By the way, stop the bike or the car straight on the bridge it is impossible, so if you want to quickly admire with water or species, and maybe you will have a pretty photo, you will have to cut into the center of the bridge on foot. And this is, by the way, 2.5 kilometers almost!
