Place to visit
Heroes Monument, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Heroes Monument is a monument (Tugu Pahlawan) in Indonesia (Surabaya). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 25 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Monument · History
- Local name
- Tugu Pahlawan
- Where
- Indonesia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SUB Surabaya, 16 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -7.24586, 112.73782
What it is and where
Heroes Monument is a monument (Tugu Pahlawan) in Indonesia (Surabaya). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Surabaya, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 1.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -7.24586, 112.73782; the nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB, Surabaya), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the History places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Heroes Monument is April to September.
- JanPossible12:23
- FebPossible12:14
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:50
- MayBest time11:40
- JunBest time11:35
- JulBest time11:37
- AugBest time11:46
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:10
- NovPossible12:20
- DecPossible12:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 25 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Museum Sepuluh Nopember (10. November)Museum47 m
- Church of the Birth of Our LadyTemples434 m
- Birth house of SoekarnoMuseum638 m
- Jembatan MerahBridge1.0 km
- De Javasche BankMuseum1.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: History
- National Monument: Monument
- Goa Gajah cave
- Gunung Padang Megalithic Site: Archaeological site
- Mendut Temple
- Royal Palace of Yogyakarta: Museum
- HMAS Perth: Shipwreck
Every Indonesia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Heroes Monument?
It is a monument (Tugu Pahlawan in the local language) in Indonesia. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Heroes Monument?
April to September. There are about 12 h 25 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Heroes Monument?
The nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB), 16 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Museum Sepuluh Nopember (10. November), Church of the Birth of Our Lady, Birth house of Soekarno. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
Keep reading
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