The Pasopati, a Russian submarine was commissioned into the Indonesian naval in 1962 for the Aru sea battle, to liberate the locals from the Dutch occupation. Now, known as Monumen Kapal Selam, it houses a museum which takes you deeper into the history of the Dutch rule in Indonesia and the struggles of locals through movie screenings & the striking interiors.
After a tiring day of travel, if you want to just relax and unwind, then the Bungkul Park in Surabaya is the destination. From food stalls, beautiful fountains, skateboarding ramps to kids playground, this park provides an opportunity to relax and cool down from the city heat, crowded streets, and traffic.
A symbol of early 20th century Surabaya, the House of Sampoerna currently houses a fascinating museum about tobacco and a cigarette factory. Initially used as an orphanage by the Dutch, it was refurbished into a factory by Sampoerna to make its ubiquitous kretek, or clove, cigarettes. Now a museum, the Dutch colonial-style building is now also a preserved heritage site and the main complex is open to the public.
