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Lawang Sewu is a historical building that is located in Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia. The name "Lawang Sewu" means "a thousand doors" in Javanese language, although the building does not actually have a thousand doors. It was named so because of its design with numerous doors and arcs. The building was originally the headquarters of the railroad company Dutch East Indies railroad company railroad company and was built in 1904. Lawang Sewu has a unique architecture that combines European and Javanese styles.

In addition, Lawang Sewu also has an underground room that was used as a prison during the Japanese colonial period. This building is a silent witness to the journey of Indonesian history during the Dutch colonial period until independence.

After Indonesian independence, Lawang Sewu was used as a government office and later became the property of PT Kereta Api Indonesia. The current function of Lawang Sewu is as a museum and heritage railway gallery, showcasing collections of historical value related to the railway industry in Indonesia. The museum displays various artifacts related to the railway industry, including old locomotives, train cars, photographs, and other memorabilia. The building is currently operated by the Heritage Unit of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and its subsidiary KAI Wisata.

Lawang Sewu has been transformed into a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from around the world who are interested in learning about the history.

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