Palembang is the second-largest city on the island of Sumatra after Medan. Nicknamed \u201cBumi Sriwijaya,\u201d it is the oldest city in Indonesia. The city\u2019s main landmark is the distinctive Ampera Bridge. Palembang is also known as the \u201cVenice of the East\u201d by foreign visitors. The city was once the center of the Sriwijaya Kingdom, which was the greatest maritime power in Southeast Asia at that time. The city was founded on June 16, 682 AD, as recorded in the Kedukan Bukit Inscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salatiga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Salatiga is the second-oldest city in Indonesia after Palembang. While Palembang is located in the southern part of Sumatra, Salatiga is a city in Central Java that has existed since 750 AD. This small city also has a unique history. The story of Salatiga\u2019s founding is recorded in the Plumpungan Inscription, located in Sidorejo. The inscription states that Salatiga is one of the oldest cities in the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Malang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Malang, located in East Java Province, is also one of the oldest cities in the archipelago. Settled not far from Surabaya, this city is nicknamed the \u201cParis of East Java.\u201d Malang\u2019s cooler climate compared to other cities, combined with its beauty, has led many to consider it on par with Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malang was once part of the Singasari Kingdom, although it was under the rule of the Kediri Kingdom. After Ken Arok ascended the throne, the kingdom\u2019s capital was eventually moved to Malang. Malang\u2019s civilization may have changed drastically, but remnants of its past glory are still evident in several temples, such as Singasari Temple, Kidal Temple, and Jago Temple. During the Dutch colonial period, Malang served as a strategic trade center as well as a base for fighters under the leadership of Trunojoyo. This city, famous for its apple production, has existed since 760 AD, shortly after the founding of Salatiga city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kediri<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The city of Kediri is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, founded in 879 AD. It is located in East Java Province and covers 63.40 square kilometres area. Kediri is also known as Indonesia\u2019s largest center for the trade of sugar and cigarettes. The history of Kediri and the Singasari Kingdom is deeply intertwined with the city. Various relics from that kingdom have been discovered in Kediri. To this day, Kediri continues to cultivate its image as a city rich in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Kediri, there is a structure resembling the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. This monument was indeed modeled after the Arc de Triomphe and has become an icon of Kediri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Magelang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The next oldest city in Indonesia is Magelang. This charming little city is located in Central Java Province. Although it is small, it has a very rich and significant history. To foreign countries, Magelang is famous as the site of the renowned Borobudur Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Magelang was officially established as a city on April 11, 907 AD. In the 18th century, the British conquered the city and made it their administrative center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n –sh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As an archipelago, Indonesia is home to countless cities. There are approximately 98 cities and regencies across Indonesia, which comprises about 17,000 islands. 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