School and college holidays are a much-awaited moment for students. They get a chance to take a break from the gruelling routine of studying and explore the world beyond textbooks.
At the end of the year, many of them utilise this free time to conduct research or personal projects.
For those of you who are looking for a place that is interesting and full of knowledge, historical tourism in Blitar is the answer.
Blitar, sebuah kota di Jawa Timur, adalah rumah bagi beberapa situs bersejarah yang menakjubkan. Dari perkebunan coffee hingga candi kuno, kota ini menawarkan berbagai pilihan untuk para pencinta sejarah.
Here are five historical tourist destinations in Blitar that you can visit during your school or college holidays:
1. De Karanganjar Koffieplantage
De Karanganjar Koffieplantage adalah perkebunan coffee tertua yang telah berdiri sejak 1874. Selama puluhan tahun, perkebunan ini dikelola oleh perusahaan Belanda, hingga pada tahun 1957 Presiden Sukarno melakukan nasionalisasi terhadap aset-aset negara yang dikelola oleh perusahaan asing.
It is located on the slopes of Mount Kelud, East Java, at an altitude of between 475 - 650 metres above sea level. Other commodities such as cloves, sugarcane and durian are also grown in the plantation area.
Perkebunan coffee ini menawarkan berbagai aktivitas edukatif seperti tur perkebunan, pelatihan barista, dan sesi cupping di mana pengunjung dapat mencoba berbagai jenis coffee dan belajar tentang perbedaan antara robusta, excelsa, dan arabica.
Selain itu, pengunjung juga dapat belajar tentang sejarah perkebunan coffee dan proses pembuatan coffee dari biji hingga cangkir, serta berkunjung ke museum Noegroho dan Rumah Lodji.
2. Penataran Museum
Penataran Museum was originally called Blitar Museum, founded by Blitar Regent Warsokusumo.
In 1866 the museum was located in the Blitar Regency Hall Complex, then moved to the Penataran Temple area in 1999, and changed its name to Penataran Museum.
Penataran Museum is present as a means to protect archaeological objects around Blitar Regency. In addition to functioning to protect relics of the past, this museum is also used for recreation, education, and research.
The museum's flagship collection consists of Brahma statues, Vishnu statues, Shiva statues; Durga Mahisasuramardini statues; Siva Gajahsura statues, embodiment statues, Shiva Trisirah.
Penataran Museum can be an interesting destination for students. They can learn about ancient Javanese history and culture, as well as see first-hand their unique architecture and fine arts.
3. Balekambang Umpak Site
The Umpak Balekambang site is located in Modangan Village, Nglegok Subdistrict, Blitar Regency, East Java and is widely known for having 36 stone umpak placed and arranged in a row from front to back.
Nama “Umpak Balekambang” berasal dari dua kata, yaitu “bale” yang berarti tempat persinggahan dan “kambang” yang berarti mengambang.
This site is believed to be a stopover for Majapahit kings when visiting Blitar. The red stone at this location is characteristic of the Majapahit Kingdom.
In one of the umpak stones is written a number 1272 saka or 1350 AD which is thought to be the beginning of the creation or emergence of the Umpak Site.
In addition, this place also functions as a sacred building to worship by getting closer to God in order to avoid danger, especially the natural disaster of the eruption of Mount Kelud.
Visitors can see the various stone structures and learn about their functions and symbolic meanings.
4. Bung Karno Gallery Museum
Bung Karno Gallery Museum is a museum dedicated to Indonesia's first president, Soekarno, located on Jl. Kalasan No.1, Bendogerit Village, Sananwetan District, Blitar City.
The museum is located in the same area as Bung Karno's Tomb and was inaugurated by Indonesia's 5th President Megawati Soekarnoputri on 3 July 2004.
Various collections related to the history of Bung Karno's journey to the history of the Indonesian nation are displayed in this museum.
The collections range from Bung Karno's paintings, photographs of Bung Karno, Bung Karno's serial money from 1964, to items that Bung Karno once wore such as suits, shirts, briefcases, caps, and glasses.
The Bung Karno Gallery Museum in Blitar has a unique painting of Bung Karno. When viewed from the side, it looks as if the heart in the painting is beating.
In addition, the museum also offers various books that discuss Bung Karno's life story and struggles.
Visitors can deepen their knowledge of Bung Karno's history and struggle through these books.
5. Penataran Temple
Penataran Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple complex located in Penataran Village, Nglegok Subdistrict, Blitar Regency, East Java.
This temple is one of the grandest and largest Hindu temple complexes in East Java and is located on the southwestern slope of Mount Kelud.
Penataran Temple is thought to have been built during the time of King Srengga of the Kadiri Kingdom around 1200 AD and continued in use until the reign of Wikramawardhana, King of the Majapahit Kingdom around 1415.
Dalam kitab Desawarnana atau Nagarakretagama yang ditulis pada tahun 1365, Candi ini disebut sebagai bangunan suci “Palah” yang dikunjungi Raja Hayam Wuruk dalam perjalanannya mengelilingi Jawa Timur.
Behind the main temple on the east side, there is a river that has its headwaters in Mount Kelud. The temple complex is arranged in a linear pattern, with several ancillary temples and a hall located in front of the main temple.
Visitors can explore the vast temple complex and marvel at the impressive reliefs and ancient architecture.
Each of these tourist destinations has its own uniqueness, ranging from travel routes, accessibility conditions, activities that can be done in these tourist attractions, the characteristics of the place, to its uniqueness. You will get a different experience in each place.
To conclude, De Karanganjar Koffieplantage is a great destination to spend your school holidays and learn about history.
In addition to learning history in museums and lodji houses, visitors can also enjoy cross culture programmes with Caucasians that are no less exciting and interesting.
So, what are you waiting for? Plan your holiday now and explore the beauty of history in Blitar!
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