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~*~ Welcome to Surabaya! ~*~

The City of Heroes! ... The City of Heroes! ... The City of Heroes!

Welcome to my hometown, Surabaya! It's the capital of East Java and the second-largest city in Indonesia. Surabaya is famously known as "Kota Pahlawan" (the "City of Heroes") because of the importance of the Battle of Surabaya in galvanizing Indonesian support for independence during the Indonesian National Revolution.

The Heroes Monument (Tugu Pahlawan) in Surabaya

Tugu Pahlawan is one of the main landmarks of the city, it was created to commemmorate the heroes who liberated Surabaya from the colonizers in the battle of Surabaya at November 10th 1945

A Bustling Port City

Surabaya has always been a major trading hub in Southeast Asia. The Port of Tanjung Perak is one of the busiest in the country. The city is a vibrant mix of modern skyscrapers, colonial-era buildings, and bustling traditional markets. It's a city that never sleeps!

The Suramadu Bridge connecting Surabaya and Madura Island

Fun Facts!

  • The name "Surabaya" is believed to have come from the words "sura" (shark) and "baya" (crocodile).
  • It has one of the largest Chinatowns in Indonesia.
  • The city is known for its wide, clean streets and numerous beautiful city parks.