Timeline
13:00
Arrive at Taman Budaya Raden Saleh. This former zoo site now hosts a park and cultural centre with four buildings suitable for family recreation. It is a quiet place to start your afternoon before the crowds gather.
13:20
Walk 16 minutes to Gelato Matteo for a snack. Enjoy real Italian gelato made by an Italian man. They offer cups, cones, and brioche, along with proper Italian coffee. The shop is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on Saturdays, so it is fully operational at this hour.
14:00
Head to Makabana, a café located just 13 minutes from the cultural centre. It is open from 07:00 to 22:00 daily, making it a reliable spot to sit down, relax, and enjoy a drink in the shade of the afternoon.
Local tip
The walk between the cultural centre and the nearby shops is short and straightforward. If you prefer a savory meal instead of gelato, Gudeg Koyor Mbak Tum is also nearby, though opening hours are not specified.
Check before you go
- Gelato Matteo is open Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00, Sa 10:00-23:00, Su 10:00-20:00.
- Makabana is open Mo-Su 07:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Semarang (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).