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Johar Market

Pasar Johar

Built in 1936, and famous for its neo-vernacular design by architect Thomas Karsten. Unfortunately damaged by fire in 2016, but renovation started in late 2017. As of 2022, Pasar Johar has been reopened. Near the market, there are some landmarks, including the city square Aloon-Aloon Semarang and Masjid Agung Semarang (Semarang Central Mosque) or known as Masjid Kauman.

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Address: Jl K.H. Agus Salim, Kauman Tengah
Getting there: Just south of the Old Town and at the eastern end of Jl Pemuda.

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Semarang, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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