The Tugu Muda area, a Cultural Property of Indonesia, also includes Lawang Sewu, Mandala Bhakti Museum, and Bulu Market.

He refused to allow this, saying that the Japanese forces could have his cathedral only if they removed his head first and directed them towards nearby cinemas instead.

[8][9] After the Dutch recognised Indonesia's independence in 1949, Soegijapranata returned to Semarang and kept his seat there until his death.

[10] Justinus Darmojuwono, who had been parish priest cum vicar general at the cathedral since 1962, was consecrated as bishop following Soegijapranata's death.

[11] In June 2012, an official residence and office for the bishop was built, funded by the diocese's Catholics.