Simpang Lima

Simpang Lima is one of a special place that adds to Semarang's icon. This place is a square that located at the center of crossroad of Jl. Pandanaran (the west) and Jl Ahmad Yani (the east). Jl. Gajah mada and Jl Pahlawan (the east) and jl KH Ahmad Dahlan (the east-north). Nowadays Simpang Lima is a square as well as a shopping center in Semarang. In addition Simpang Lima is also used for a concert, recreational place and even for "Pasar Tiban" (sudden market) at particular times. All sort of foods, both heavy and light meals are sold with "lesehan" style (served on the sidewalk using only a mat and table) along the square.