The Maimoon Palace is one of the best buildings in the city built in 1886. Also see the Bank Indonesia and high court building, which are excellent examples of European architecture. The Old City Hall, Post Office Center, Water Tower and Titi Canutary are other attractions worth visiting in the city.
The Kesawan Square is the most recently opened food court where visitors can find all the flavors of Indonesia. Visitors can enjoy a walk along the Merdeka Walk about 5 minutes away from the Kesawan Square.
The Museum of North Sumatra is a military museum that has a variety of weapons on display. The Tondi Gallery is a great place for art appreciators to visit. The gallery has contemporary arts exhibitions by local artists.
The Zoo in Medan spreads over 3 hectares and is home to a number of animals. Travelers can also visit the crocodile farm that has over 2000 crocodiles of different species. It is the largest crocodile farm in Indonesia.
About 70km from Berastagi is the beautiful hill where two volcanoes Guntug Sinagung and Gunung Sibatak are located. In this region, travelers can experience the culture of Karo Batak people. The largest lake of Southeast Asia, the Lake Toba is situated about 176km from Medan. There are beautiful mountains and beaches surrounding the lake.
Medan has quite a number of shopping malls where travelers can shop, these malls include the Sun Plaza, Medan Fair Plaza, Grand Palladium Mall, Medan Mall and the Thamrin Plaza.
