Old photos of Semarang
51 photographs of Semarang, from 1863 to 2025 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 51 photographs of Semarang on PlaceWas span 7 decades, from 1863 to 2025. 14 of them were taken before 1980; the other 37 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.11 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.51 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Semarang through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Semarang
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1860s · 7 photos
1870s · 4 photos
1900s · 3 photos
1990s · 1 photo
2000s · 2 photos
2010s · 4 photos
2020s · 30 photos
· showing 12, all 30 on the map ↗
