Tugu Muda,Semarang,Central Java,Indonesia

A candle-shaped monument standing in the middle of the intersection of Jl. Sutomo, Jl. Pandanaran, Jl. Imam Bonjol and Jl. Soegiyopranoto. This monument was built as a monument to commemorate the heroism of Semarang fighters against Japanese invaders known as the battle for five days in the city of Semarang from the date of 14-19 October 1945. The first stone laying of Central Java Governor made Budiyono and inaugurated by the first President Soekarno on 20 May 1953. Shaped candle with meaning zeal unflagging for fighters who defend freedom. At the foot of the monument there are reliefs depicting the suffering people of Indonesia at the time of Japanese colonial era, such as Hongeroedem relief, relief of the battle, attack relief, relief of victims and relief of memories.