Gumul Monument

Simpang Lima Gumul monument Kediri Regency

Kediri monument is located at Simpang Lima Gumul, an icon Kediri Regency. Location only within ± 6 km (± 10 minutes) from the city of Kediri or ± 120 km (± 2.5 hours) from Juanda Airport Surabaya. This area is projected to become the new city and trade center of the western part of East Java (Central Business District) has begun to equip themselves with the convention hall and multipurpose building, the Bank, inter-city bus terminal and MPU, and the magnificent recreational facilities Water Park, Gumul Paradise Island.
If you listen name L’arch D ‘Triomphe, what was think in your mind?, France?, Glory?, Prosperity?, You’re right. All this is reflected in the values of the Monument of Glory in France. But if there is a similar monument in Kediri, is a think in your mind?.
Yes, Monument Kediri arch resembling L’D ‘Triomphe in France that stands majestically in the middle of the intersection of Five Gumul – Kediri the pile Simpang Five Gumul development of the area into a new urban area Regency Kediri. The difference is, this monument has the spirit of the founding of Kediri Regency positioned so that the monument is right in the middle of a five lane road towards Pare, Kediri, Plosoklaten, Pesantren and Pamenang.
Monument that has a building area of 804 square meters, at the fulcrum 3 stairs 3 meters from the bottom of the monument, and the height of 25 meters, so if we are on the roof of the monument we can see the whole panorama of the Kediri and projected development is a friend of the overall trade area of 37 ha . On the Kediri monument sculpted reliefs of the history of Kediri to the arts and culture of today. Wide and tall monument also reflects the date, month and year anniversary Kediri Regency, 25 March 804 AD.
This area was never empty of visitors in the evening by relaxing in the monument area, or enjoy the traditional culinary street vendors selling in that line Tugu Market area. On Saturday and Sunday morning the area is full of visitors who berolaraga jogging track, recreation with family, and also enjoy the bustling Saturday market on Sunday (Tugu). The design of the future, this area will be equipped hotels, malls, shops, wholesale centers, and centers superior products and souvenirs. While the monument area immediately used as a mini market, conference hall cafeteria, and tourism and trade information center.
As a tourist attraction, Kediri Regency which is currently still in the process of development. The attractiveness of a given, among others:

1. Design and architecture are designed almost like the Arch D’Triomphe France, but rather highlighted the cultural arts Kediri Regency     Diorama of the history of Kediri in the building.
2. 28 m high monument, 8 floors.
3. Three roads to the underground tunnel leading to the monument.
4. Right in the middle position and at the intersection of five trade centers Kediri Regency.
5. Tourists can reach the bridge to see the beauty of the monument Kediri.
6. Ministry of Tourism and Information Centre Potential Kediri Regency.
7. Provided mini markets, cafeterias, and a variety of souvenir shops Kediri

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Dolo Waterfall

 Dolo Waterfall
 Kediri Regency has some beautiful waterfalls. One is the Dolo Waterfall. This resort is located in the hamlet Besuki, Jugo Village, District Mojo, Kediri. Distance from Kediri City to the west, about 25 km (45 minutes). Although a bit far, but the scenery along the road to the location is very beautiful and fairly easy.For lovers of hiking (mountain climbing), Mountain Besuki is a very attractive alternative for the conquered and enjoyed. Fatigue and thirst relieved, when  reach Dolo Waterfall, coolness and a very dazzling panorama of visitors, the midst  location on the mountain forests Besuki add beautiful and the cool region. Tranquility and comfort that are served will certainly coddle your regular routine and fatigue shackled in the working atmosphere and urban activities.

Situated at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level, precisely in Besuki Hamlet, Village Jugo, District Mojo, Kediri Regency with the distance about 30 km (60 menit) from Kediri City, awake enough noise and pollution from the downtown. The beauty of this tourist attraction complete with a fresh and cool air typical of the mountains, plus green and tranquil atmosphere and naturalness of its own waterfall. Location Dolo Waterfall can be seen from the satellite via Google Maps with coordinates 7 ° 52’10 “S 111 ° 50’5″ E, which can be tracked via GPS or mobile phone with GPS support.

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Surowono temple

Surowono temple

Candi Surawana or Surowono was built in 1390 AD and consecrated in 1400 as a memorial to Wijayarajasa, prince of Wengker. The prince was a vassal and uncle by marriage of Rajasanagara (the king of the Hindu empire Majapahit also known as Ayam Wuruk) and wielded much power in is time. He died in 1388 and according to custom the Srada ceremony was held for him twelve years later.

The temple was built of andesit on a foundation of brick. Only the base of the temple remains, reaching a height of 4.6 m. It forms a square with a side of 8 m, not counting the staircase on the west side which led to the inner chamber which has disappeared.

The sides of the temple are decorated with finely detailed basreliefs.
At the corners of the base we see ganas upholding the building with their arms. Between them are pictures of daily life and fables. Among the latter the story of "heron, fish and crab". The heron wanted to catch fish and wore a headdress to disguise himself as a shaman. But the crab sees through his disguise and kills him by pinching him by the neck.

The main story depicted by the upper band of reliefs is the Arjunawiwaha, composed in 1035 AD by the poet Mpu Kwana. The story is very famous and until this day the subject of drama and paintings. The first episode is Arjuna's meditation on the east-facing wall, when Arjuna is tested by the gods three times. Going around we then see Arjuna's battle where he is assisted by Suprabha, and finally his reward in heaven where he marries seven heavenly nymphs.
The story is interrupted by vertical panels on the corners depicting scenes of other stories.

Address: Surowono hamlet, Canggu village, Pare district.

Directions: From Pare town square take Jalan HOS Tjokroaminoto north for a few km. At the second traffic lights (near a mosque) turn right, then at a T-crossing left and the next road right again. Here you are in Canggu village, drive another km to Surowono hamlet, where you find the temple on the left side of the road. Total distance form Pare town square: 5.5 km, from Kediri: 28 km.

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Puh Sarang Church

Puh Sarang Church
Located + 6 km, + 15 minutes from the city of Kediri City. In the Catholic pilgrimage tourism, there are old churches of Europe and the Majapahit architectural blend of unique and other objects of interest, such as:
A. Goa Maria Lourdes
2. Way of the Cross Mount Calvary
3. Kana park
4. Camping Mount Tabor
5. Multipurpose building
6. Pensions and Pensions Hening Bethlehem as a place of tourist accommodation
Tourists can visit this area each time to Novena and Mass every Friday Night Legi to tirakatan prayer and tourism.

Foot and stepped into this religious complex, we are immediately treated to a charming style of architecture. In addition to a strong touch of tradition, the Catholic Church is located at the eastern foot of Mount Wilis, Cement District, Kediri also brings modern style. So, in addition to seeing a touch of Mojopahit, Javanese, Chinese, Hindu and Buddhist fact, we can also see sruktur bow wood, steel drag link roof, and automated home technology.
Pohsarang old church was built in 1936 and has undergone several renovations. However, from a series of renovations, the original form of the church is still awake. Stone altar of the church is still weighing up to seven tons and ornate carvings of deer, outside altar-shaped stupa Borobudur Temple Buntar-shaped tower, pavilion, the gamelan as a companion mass, the tabernacle with the design of the stone rolled away the stone, tomb, etc., can still Pohsarang we meet in the Church.
Wonderful forms is not separated from the cold hands of Ir. Maclaine Pont (1884-1971), a Dutch architect who was born in Messter Cornlis (Jatinegara). When starting to design this church, he did not forget to include elements of local culture. As an architect, admired Pont important sites in Java, one of which Mojokerto Trowulan Majapahit in East Java.
Until the recent renovation, the church has an area of more than 6.5 hectares with more expansion plans. In the Complex Phsarang, we can find some unique things that over time many tourists ogled baika from within and outside the country. First setruktur church and several important buildings here are antique with colored expanse of steel wire instead of battens and rafters for the roof of the building. In the church, the stone reliefs of the evangelist symbols etched clearly.
In addition to the Church, the Catholic pilgrimage Pohsarang complex there are three statues of Mary. The first sculpture in Goa Matia oldest church on the left side of this complex. First, the statue was stolen and never found and returned in the Multi Purpose Hall, while the third stands majestically on top of Goa Maria Lourdas fracturing.
Another attraction that we can meet at this place is the Three Stations of the Cross. Respectively in the Church of Santa Maria Pohsarang Complex, the second around the park Kana dishes, and the third on the back of Stations musings with other forms of human statue. Way of the Cross was unveiled on the day of Sunday, May 28, 2008 and in 2011 it has just added a series of stations to better explain the journey of Jesus in the Gospels.
In addition to antique churches, three statues of Maria and three of the Cross, we can also find three specially prepared hut Rosario for the pilgrims to pray the Rosary. Three cottages are made to the mystery of Jesus Christ mempersentasikan contemplated in prayer, the event Happy, Sad and Events Events Honor.
Bethlehem Tourism
For visitors who want to spend the night or hold a spiritual activity, the tourist sites are also available Pohsarang Pensions Bethlehem inn along the hall. There are 24 bedrooms and 30 standard bedrooms VIP along with capacity building 1,000 to 1,500 people to use the retreat, seminar or other spiritual events. Pensions are also available in the cafeteria that provides a variety of dishes of food and beverages.

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Tegowangi Temple

Tegowangi Temple

Overview of the temple is located in Plemahan Tegowangi ± 25 km, ± 45 minutes from the city of Surabaya Kediri or ± 100 km (2.5 hours). Berdenah Tegowongi temple facing west with a square has a size of 11.2 x 11.2 meters high and 4.35 m. Foundation made of brick while the stone away and the remaining part of the body is made of andesite stone. The foot of the temple pleated and decorated. Each side of the foot of the temple found three vertical panels that decorated the giant (POP) squatting; both hands raised ketas as supporting the temple.
On the body of the temple in the middle on each side there is a plain pillar that connects the body and the foot of the temple. The pillars that seem unfinished. All around the temple decorated with reliefs of the story Sudamala totaling 14 panels of the three panels on the north side, eight panels on the west side and south side of the three panels. This story contains pengruatan (purification) Goddess Durga in the form of ugly and evil becomes good in the form of Goddess Uma made by Sahadeva, the youngest character in the story of the Pandavas. While at the temple of the body chamber with the spout there is Yoni (shower) in the form of dragons.
Yard of the temple there are several statues of the Parvati Ardhenari, Garuda human body and the rest of the temple in the southeast corner. Based on the discovered statues and temples of the Yoni dibilik this temple of Hindu religious background.
Tegowangi temple occupies an area that is quite wide and open. Archaeological tourist area is also well maintained, not visible except garbage strewn leaves of trees in an amount not too much. Near the entrance gate you will encounter a bee farm owned by locals who could be added value when visiting.

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