Heroes Monument Surabaya

Surabaya earned the nickname as the City of Heroes. This is because of the fighting in this city on 10 November 1945 in which the fighters down the Dutch flag and kill the leader of the Dutch who named General Mallaby. This battle became part of the history of the founding of the Indonesian nation.

 Heroes Monument Surabaya
Obelisk-shaped nails hero upside down, under the monument that is larger in diameter than the diameter of the top. This monument has a height of 41.15 meters or 45 yards and a diameter of 3.1 meters, which is getting to the top, the smaller the diameter. In addition to the hero monument, a statue in this area and other buildings that depict the struggle of the Indonesian people, especially to commemorate the battle in Surabaya on November 10, 1945.
On one hand, there is a statue of former president Ir. Soekarno and his deputy Drs. Mohammad Hatta while reading the proclamation of independence among the high pillars that resemble the ruins of a building. On the pillars there are also the writings of encouragement of independence that resemble strokes. The unique shape of the pillar is becoming a favorite place to take pictures.

 Museum, November 10,
Museum 10 NopemberUntuk storing historic objects related to the struggle of the people of Surabaya, the area was made a museum that was built later. The museum was opened in 2000 and known as the Museum 10 November. Building the museum looks interesting because it resembles a small pyramids. At the center of the pyramid is a statue depicting three young men with guns bamboo spears to fight against the invaders.
In the museum there is a diorama about the struggle of the people of Surabaya and Bung Tomo recorded speech that managed to evoke the spirit of struggle of the people of Surabaya. Another collection is the variety of relics Bung Tomo, maps and weapons used during the war against the Dutch and their allies. You can also find out how much a picture of the battle is going on with watching a documentary that tells the battle of November 10, 1945.

 Heroes Monument
Heroes Monument is located in downtown Surabaya, exactly in the middle between Jl.Pahlawan, Jl. Lathe, Jl. Tembaan, and Jl. Kebon Rojo. Exactly in front of the office of Governor of East Java. It lies within easy reach is the reason this place is frequently visited. Various plants and flowers that exist in this area a magnet for people who want to Surabaya moment to rest or spend the morning and afternoon with just sitting around to see buildings that remind people struggle Surabaya.
The visitors are free to enter the Heroes' Monument of this region. The entry fee is only charged when going into the Museum 10 November. Taking the time to visit the Monument of Heroes in Surabaya help you recognize some of the history of the Indonesian nation.

 Heroes MonumentJl. HeroSurabaya, East Java