Medan

City · North Sumatra, 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Area 284 km²

Time zone Asia/Jakarta

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Kota Medan Essentials

Medan’s landscape is defined by its diverse heritage, featuring the 19th-century Maimun Palace and the city’s oldest Hindu place of worship, Sri Mariamman Temple. The Indo-Mughal architecture of Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni contrasts with the modern retail spaces of Centre Point and the outdoor food stalls at Merdeka Walk. This selection highlights the city’s cultural layers, from the traditional textile stalls of Pusat Pasar to the man-made Danau Siombak and the regional flavors of Wajir Seafood.

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