Archive for the ‘Places’ Category
Polder
By: mizan on August 3rd, 2008.
Located in front of Tawang Train Station. This polder (water reservoir) was built to reduce flood in Kota Lama (Old Town) area.
Kucingan
By: mizan on July 6th, 2008.
Location: Pemuda street, Semarang
This is a nasi kucing ( literally means “rice for cat”) vendor’s cart. Nasi kucing is rice and toppings wrapped in a paper. It is so-called since the portion of the rice served is as much as a one given for a cat (it is worth noting that many people feed their cats rice and fish here). You can buy many kinds of food, and the best thing is that the prices are very cheap (around Rp 1000 - 2000). Despite the tiny portion, nasi kucing helps you enough to prevent emergency hunger. The place in which you can hang out and enjoy your nasi kucing is usually called kucingan. Kucingan is one of the cheapest and most comfortable place to mingle and discuss any subjects with other people.
Pasar Kambing
By: mizan on July 2nd, 2008.
This road junction that is located between MT Haryono street, Tentara Pelajar street, and dr Wahidin street is widely known as Pasar Kambing (Goat Market). This may seem too small for a market, but that is the center of goat traders in Semarang. It is somewhat ironic since they occupy a part of the sidewalk, a place that is supposed to be used for pedestrians.
Tire Repair Services
By: faniez on June 25th, 2008.
A woman fixing a flat tire at the street in front of Diponegoro Stadium.
Tire repair services are easily found along the streets in Semarang. Good service, affordable price. Tire problem wouldn’t be such a big deal. :)
PS: the picture is not of a good quality, since i took it with my camera phone when i had my tire fixed. :D
Stained Glass
By: ahmed on March 10th, 2008.
Location : inside Lawang Sewu Building, Semarang
This Unique Stained Glass makes Lawang Sewu building more beautiful than the other old buildings on Semarang City.
The former name of this building is Nederland Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij (NIS).
