P3GI Sugar Research Centre
Pusat Penelitian Perkebunan Gula Indonesia (P3GI)
Founded in 1887 as Proefstation Oost-Java to save Java's sugar cane from disease, and still Indonesia's sugar research institute today.
- Address
- Jl. Pahlawan, Panggungrejo
- Area
- Panggungrejo, Panggungrejo (Central)
About
The station opened on 9 July 1887 to study the sereh disease, and in 1921 it released POJ 2878, a cane variety that helped rescue the colonial sugar industry. It is still a working research institute, so admire its large colonial buildings from the street unless you have arranged a visit. The city wants to link the complex with nearby Gedung Harmonie as one heritage route.
- Founded 9 July 1887
- Birthplace of the POJ 2878 cane
- Large colonial complex
- Still a working institute
In history: 9 Jul 1887 — Sugar research station founded
Nearby
Gedung Harmonie
A colonial Sociëteit clubhouse on Jalan Pahlawan, revitalised by the city and now one of Pasuruan's favourite history stops.
City parkTaman Kota Pasuruan
The city park on Jalan Pahlawan beside Untung Suropati Stadium, facing the restored Gedung Harmonie in Pasuruan's colonial quarter.
Budget caféKopi Loe Pasuruan
A small, Japanese-styled coffee spot on Jalan Diponegoro with floor seating upstairs and prices from Rp5k, a good pick for students.
Café & bistroDialoogi Coffee & Bistro
Well-reviewed café-bistro on Jalan Hayam Wuruk with a roomy indoor space, a meeting room and leafy outdoor seating, open late at weekends.
Heritage listing. Hours and prices change — check before you go.