The Church of the Birth of Our Lady is one of old Surabaya's most distinctive colonial-era churches, a red-brick Catholic landmark with twin spires and Gothic Revival lines. Its presence near the historic north of the city adds another layer to Surabaya's port-city mix of faiths and communities.
It is worth including on a heritage walk with Tugu Pahlawan and the old town streets. The exterior is the main draw for most visitors, though the interior can be quietly atmospheric when open. Dress and behave as you would at an active place of worship.