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Tugu Pahlawan

Jalan Tugu Pahlawan, Surabaya, Indonesia
Ranked #10 of 21 attractions in Surabaya
3.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Traveller Description: it is located at the centre of Surabaya.  it can be accessed from anyways and public transportation in Surabaya. from the biggest bus station in... more »
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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

too hot while the surrounding area don't have any tree. More

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See 12 more reviews by Dendy W for Surabaya
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Never thought before that the inside of Tugu Pahlawan is that good. It's clean and green, well maintain. During the day is not much people come. The entrance fee is so cheap. Do you want to know the historical part of Surabaya as the city of heroes? Just come! More

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Surabaya, Indonesia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Seems that Tugu Pahlawan is well managed, because the surrounding area is clean (for Indonesia standard) More

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Surabaya, Indonesia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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It has a museum under the monument. We can see the diorama of wars in Surabaya and also there is a historical movie about he surabaya people restraint from the enemy. More

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Surabaya, Indonesia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

This monument have a very historical stories behind. It is a must-visit for every domestic visitor More

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Surabaya, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Always remember the battle to be an independent nantion More

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Surabaya, Indonesia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

If you like to hunt cheap stuff, or you want to be in crowded, just visit this spot in the morning 6am - 8am, especially on Saturday - Sunday, the street around Tugu Pahlawan occupied by the market seller, you can buy clothes, food, or just sigh seeing More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

I went to surabaya on 14 - 16 Jan. on sunday morning we went to open market near tugu pahlawan. I found may items that attract my attention. my friend bough a miniture of a bicycle. the bicycle works perfectly like a real bicycle. I bought t-shirt with name printed at the back of the shirt. There r shop near... More

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011
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Tugu Pahlawan is located in the historic core of Surabaya and the streets on either side are lined with some very impressive colonial architecture. Some of the city's most important historic remnants can be sampled on a walking tour by here. This post-war monument remembers heroes from Indonesia's independence struggle, but it is a bit of an eyesore and the... More

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Pekanbaru, Indonesia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2010
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An heroic Monument landmark to sharpness the Surabaya as the HEROIC CITY. Inside there's a Hero Museum open daily at noon. More

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