Church of the Birth of Our Lady (Kepanjen Church)
Gereja Kelahiran Santa Perawan Maria
A neo-Gothic Catholic church completed in 1899, Surabaya's oldest Catholic church, with exquisite stained glass inside.
Kepanjen Church is located near Red Bridge. Built by the Dutch in 1899, it is Surabaya's oldest surviving Catholic church. Its red-brick walls and twin spires are typical of the neo-Gothic style. The church was damaged during the 1945 Battle of Surabaya and restored after the war. The stained-glass windows inside depict biblical stories, and the atmosphere is quiet. Visitors can generally enter outside Mass times, and should dress modestly. It can be included in a walking route through the old town.
Opening hours
Daytime; please do not walk around during Mass
Nearby sights
- Heroes Monument Surabaya
- Kota Lama Surabaya & Jembatan Merah
- Kampung Lawas Maspati
- Surabaya Chinatown (Kya-Kya)
- Pasar Pabean
- House of Sampoerna
- Boen Bio Temple
- Sunan Ampel Mosque & Arab Quarter