Medan, Indonesia
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Maimun Palace
LandmarkMaimun Palace is the royal palace of the Sultanate of Deli, a surviving royal landmark in Medan, North Sumatra.
Read our full guide →Tjong A Fie Mansion
MuseumTjong A Fie Mansion is the former home of a prominent Chinese businessman and philanthropist who played a key role in Medan's development.
Read our full guide →Gang Bengkok Old Mosque
Religious siteGang Bengkok Old Mosque, also known as Masjid Lama Gang Bengkok, stands as a testament to Medan's multicultural heritage.
Read our full guide →Grand Mosque of Medan
Religious siteThe Grand Mosque of Medan, also known as Masjid Raya Al-Mashun, was completed in 1906 during the Deli Sultanate.
Read our full guide →Teladan Stadium
EntertainmentTeladan Stadium is a multi-purpose venue in Medan that hosts major sporting events, particularly football matches, as well as concerts and public gatherings.
Read our full guide →Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni
Religious siteGraha Maria Annai Velangkanni is a Catholic Marian shrine in Medan, Indonesia, dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health.
Read our full guide →Soewondo Air Force Base
LandmarkSoewondo Air Force Base is an operational military airbase in Medan, North Sumatra, that also serves as a landmark due to its role in Indonesian aviation history.
Read our full guide →Medan Post Office
LandmarkMedan Post Office is a historic building that continues to serve as a working post office.
Read our full guide →Hotel de Boer
LandmarkHotel de Boer is a colonial-era building in Medan that originally operated as a hotel during the Dutch East Indies period.
Read our full guide →Medan railway station
LandmarkMedan railway station is a historic Art Deco train station that remains a key transportation hub for the city.
Read our full guide →Hirohara Shrine
Religious siteHirohara Shrine is a Shinto shrine built during the Japanese occupation of Indonesia in the 1940s.
Read our full guide →Maha Vihara Maitreya
Religious siteMaha Vihara Maitreya is one of the largest Buddhist temples in Medan, serving as a center for worship and meditation.
Read our full guide →Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
MuseumRahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery in Medan displays an extensive collection of taxidermied animals from around the world, arranged by habitat.
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