Kota Lama
Kota Lama Semarang
Known as 'Little Holland,' this colonial old town is a classic walking district of warehouses, churches, and a train station.
Kota Lama was the trading center of the Dutch from the 17th to the 20th century. Surrounded by canals and densely packed with buildings, it earned the nickname 'Little Netherlands.' After recent restoration, it has become Semarang's most popular walking district. Lining the streets are colonial-era banks, warehouses, and trading company buildings, now converted into cafés, restaurants, galleries, and 3D art museums. To the north, Tawang Station (1914) and the Tawang reservoir square in front of it are favorite photo spots. You can explore on foot or hire a becak (pedicab). Street performances take place on weekend evenings. Admission is free. Daytime is very hot, so visit before evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Blenduk Church
- Loenpia Gang Lombok
- Great Mosque of Semarang (Kauman)
- Semarang Chinatown & Tay Kak Sie Temple
- Lawang Sewu
- Simpang Lima
- Tugu Muda
- Great Mosque of Central Java