Medan is among the most critical and energetic cities in Indonesia. It’s also very full of history and culture, with a few parts of the town almost feels like it is moved from the 1900s. In some areas in Medan, you would have to deal with lots of architecturally old buildings but looking new. This is because historical places in Medan are maintained, keeping nearly all of its historical value alive. For those reasons, seeing Medan experience its historical places is one of the things you should look forward to. What are these historical places? Listed below is a listing from us:

• Istana Maimun (Maimun Palace)

Even the Maimun Palace is among the most famous icons of Medan. It was a location of the Sultanate of Deli, the ruler of the Moment. Maimun Palace is a grand palace, spanning 2.772 m2 with 30 rooms. The palace has a mixture of Malay, Islam, Spanish, Indian, and Italian architecture with many historical artifacts to see indoors. Your trip to Medan won’t be complete without visiting this magnificent palace. If you like Maimun Palace, you might make a hotel booking nearby Maimun Palace.

• Masjid Raya Al Mashun

Located at the heart of Medan, Masjid Raya Al Mashun was built on 21 August 1906. This mixture of architectural impacts across the world creates a unique and awe-inspiring mosque that can make you speechless. If you want to see Masjid Raya Al Mashun differently, you might make a resort booking near Masjid Raya Al Mashun. When you visit Medan, this historical gem is a must-see, if just for its marvelous beauty.

• Tip Top Restaurant

Tip Best Restaurant is among the mythical restaurants in Medan. It was built in 1929, situated at a significant business district at Medan, Kesawan. If you visit Kesawan, you would easily spot Tip Top with its European-style construction there. Tip Top functions as a very distinctive set of sandwiches, baked with a brick oven since 1934. Not only that, but Tip Top also serves the typical western and Indonesian foods, but you should at least attempt its unique cakes first.

• Tjong A Fie Mansion

Tjong A Fie was a very wealthy and strong merchant residing from 1860 to 1921. Fie was a dominant figure in the development of Medan, taking part in most of Medan’s premature improvement. Not only that, but Fie was also a philanthropist making him and his family well-respected until today.

Tjong A Fie Mansion was a place where Fie lived and worked in his or her lifetime. It’s a historic museum now, with lots of ancient artifacts and stories to see. You can learn a lot of things about ancient Chinese and Scandinavian culture here. The construction itself is very distinctive, with a Chinese-European-Art Deco Style built-in 1900.

To finish your historical vacation in Medan, you can stay in a hotel situated right in the center of the city’s historic area. For instance, there’s a Kesawan Hotel situated right in the middle of all Kesawan. As an urban area, Medan is also a well-connected town. Are you planning to visit Medan soon? Find out more about Medan and Indonesia by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.

Joyce Laroche