Location: Pekanbaru
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10 Sights & Landmarks in Pekanbaru That You Shouldn't Miss
Pekanbaru (Jawi: ڤكنبارو, Chinese: 北干巴鲁; pinyin: Běigānbālǔ, Dutch: Pakanbaroe), is the capital of Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic center on the eastern part of Sumatra Island. It has an area of 632.26 km² with a population of 1,093,416. Located on the banks of the Siak River, which drains into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and was long known as a trading port. Pekanbaru was originally built as a market by Minangkabau merchants during the 18th century. Its name is derived from the Malay words for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new).
Restaurants in Pekanbaru
1. Tri Dharma Dewi Sakti Temple
2. An-Nur Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By clarkshimpson - Canberra, Australia
The biggest mosque in Riau province and many people come to there for praying and have islamic school for children...good place for praying and relaxing.
3. Rumah Singgah Sultan
4. Pecinan
5. Muara Takus
6. Pekanbaru Great Mosque
7. Ar-Rahman Mosque
8. Al-Falah Darul Muttaqin Mosque
9. Monument of Riau People's Struggle
10. Silungkang Art Centre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 28 reviews
