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Blenduk Church (Gereja Blenduk)

Blenduk Church (Gereja Blenduk) Tourism

Blenduk Church (Gereja Blenduk) Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Landmark
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
Blenduk Church, officially known as Gereja Blenduk, is an iconic historical Protestant church located in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. The church's distinctive dome and twin spires make it one of the most photographed landmarks in the city. Built in 1753, it is the oldest church in the province. The building showcases a unique blend of Neo-Classical and Dutch architecture. Its interior is equally impressive, with a baroque pulpit and organ believed to date back to the 18th century. The floor is adorned with tiles that create the illusion of a carpet. Stained glass windows and elegantly crafted wooden pews add to the church's visual appeal. It stands as a symbol of the city's rich multicultural history, demonstrating the Dutch colonial influence in the region. The church is not only a place of worship but also an important tourist attraction and a testament to the religious diversity and heritage of Semarang.
Top 5 Reviews on Blenduk Church (Gereja Blenduk)
Q7840EUdanl
Wrote on 29th Dec, 2023
Site of Worship for 270 years.
The church dates to 1753, octagonal shaped with a tower either side of the entrance and a large copper clad dome behind. The three porticos are regarded as Roman style. The interior is quite striking ..
stanlyf2023
Wrote on 10th Nov, 2023
Beautiful Old Dutch Church of Semarang
a beautifully old church from Dutch colonial era that still standstill in the old semarang city. Very nice spot for learning history of dutch in the central java. A good place to take photo and walki..
JAS840
Wrote on 31st May, 2020
Semaran Heritage Site
Though the name of this Protestant church GPIB Immanuel Semarang, it's more famous with the name "Blenduk Church" because of the dome roof. It's still use for services. Blenduk Church is one of the mu..
KusnadyD
Wrote on 23rd Mar, 2020
Heritage Building
No where else in Semarang you can see the perfect heritage building in Paladium architecture Style It's just a pity that the stainedglass not properly restored, the Pipe Orgel were stolen and the spir..
Samuelpas
Wrote on 1st Feb, 2020
Sunday service
Me and my wife took holiday in Semarang during weekend. On Sunday morning we join the Sunday service at this church. It was really a good experience. The church still keep everything as original and e..
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