Jembatan Merah Surabaya, Save a Million War History of Indonesian Independence

SURYA.co.id | SURABAYA - At first impression, there is nothing special about the small "Jembatan Merah" between Kembang Jepun and Rajawali street Surabaya. Every day, this bridge is only used by pedicab in Surabaya.

But behind it all, the bridge, known as the “Jembatan Merah”, holds the history of Indonesian independence.

"Jembatan Merah" is a silent witness when the Indonesian army, especially the people of Surabaya and surrounding areas who fought against Dutch colonialism.

Yes, the "Jembatan Merah" is an important heritage for Indonesian history.

"Jembatan Merah" is one of the historical monuments in Surabaya is still the same as it used to be.

The bridge that became one of the title song by Gesang, during the VOC era was considered important because it becomes the most vital means of transportation that pass Kalimas to Surabaya Residency Building, which is no longer exists.

The "Jembatan Merah" was formed under the agreement Paku Buwono II from Mataram with VOC since 11 November 1743.

In the agreement, it is mentioned that some of the northern coastal areas, including Surabaya, were handed over to the VOC, including Surabaya under Dutch colonialism.

Since then, the Jembatan Merah area became a commercial area and became the only road connecting Kalimas and Surabaya Residency Building.

In other words, the "Jembatan Merah" was a very important facilitator at that time.

The "Jembatan Merah" changed physically around the 1890s, when the guardrail was changed from wood to iron.

Currently, the condition of the bridge in north of Surabaya is almost the same as other bridges, with dominant red color.

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