Interesting Places to Visit in Medan

As the fourth largest city in Indonesia, Medan is one of the most diverse areas in the country. Various ethnicities inhabit this city, including Chinese, Malays, South Indians, and North Indians, as well as various Indonesian tribes, especially Bataks. In addition to this diversity, of course there are many tourist attractions in Medan that contain cultural elements. Medan is a cultural mix of many ethnicities and religions, so the landscape is decorated with Dutch buildings, mosques, Hindu and Buddhist temples, churches and many other places of worship. Here are some tourist attractions in Medan that are interesting for you to visit.

- Medan Great Mosque

Location: Western Example, Medan City. Medan Grand Mosque is one of the best examples of architecture in this city. One of the largest mosques in the city, Mesjid Raya is a stunning blend of Middle Eastern, Indian and Spanish architecture. The mosque is made with beautifully designed marble, with multicolored colored glass windows and a perfect octagonal design.

- Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni

Location: Tj. Selamat, Medan Tuntungan. One of the best examples of the combination of religions in Indonesia. Annai Velangkanni is a Catholic church clad in a beautiful Indian-Mogul exterior. The church, which was built in 2001 and inaugurated in 2005, has become the best evidence for the diversity of religions and cultures in Medan. For now, this church is the only church in Indonesia that looks like a Hindu temple in India.

- Tjong A Fie Mansion
Location: Kesawan, Medan Barat. A beautiful mansion, this building is one of the best historical remains that Medan has to offer. Tjong A Fie Mansion is listed as a historic landmark as well as buildings and museums of cultural heritage. This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Medan, with great history. This mansion was formerly the residence of Tjong A Fie, a Hakka who has many plantations in this city, and is also the person behind making the belawan-belawan railroad. This mansion has Chinese, Malay and Dutch influences in its architectural style. The structure of Bangnan was built by paying attention to the principles of feng-shui. To this day, this mansion remains one of the best places for photography in the city.

- Sri Mariamman Temple
Location: Central Petisah, Medan Petisah. Located in the center of the hustle and bustle of Little India, Medan, this temple is an interesting treat to visit. Mariamman Temple is one of the more esoteric temples, because it is dedicated to the Tamil goddess Mariamman, and is a beautiful ancient architecture. This temple was built in 1884. You can also visit various Indian restaurants around the temple area.

- Maimun Palace
Location: Aur, Medan Maimun. Maimun Palace was one of the last remnants of the Deli Sultanate dynasty. The sultanate who ruled Sumatra in its golden period. This palace is one of the last remnants of their power, and is the residence of Sultan Deli, Sultan Mahmud Al Rasyid. The palace consists of 2 floors and 30 rooms, which can be visited by tourists. The attraction of the Maimun palace is its interior mix with Islamic, Malay, Indian, Italian and Spanish styles.

- Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery
Location: Petisah Hulu, Medan Baru.
Rahmat Museum and Gallery is home to various kinds of dead animals that have been preserved. This gallery has a collection of ± 2,500 species of animals from various countries. The right place to see so many types of animals, even if only animals that have been preserved. In fact we can see animals that are very rare or even we have never seen here.

- North Sumatra Museum
Location: Western example, Medan City. The museum with the main building architecture depicting a traditional North Sumatra house is the largest museum in North Sumatra. This museum has many collections, and most of them are relics that tell the long history of North Sumatra. Starting from the relics starting from prehistoric times, ancient culture (Megalithic), the Hindu-Buddhist kingdom, the Islamic kingdom, and the struggle.

- Siombak Lake
Location: Paya Pasir, Medan Marelan. This 40 ha artificial lake is one of Medan's favorite vacation destinations. Because besides being cheap, this area is also the right place to travel with friends and family. In this area there are cottages on the edge of the lake, odong-odong, water ducks, cafes, live music entertainment, etc. In addition to relaxing, this place is also one of the favorite places for fishing.