Medan is the capital city of North Sumatra province, Indonesia. It is the largest city in Sumatra. It is located in the north of the province, and has a nearby harbour, Belawan, and an international airport, Polonia International Airport.         Attractions
There are many older buildings in Medan that still retain their Dutch architecture. These include the old city Hall, the central Post Office, the Water Tower, which is Medan city's icon, and Titi Gantung - a bridge over the railway.
There are several historic places such as Maimun Palace (Istana Maimun), where the Sultan of Deli still lives, and the Great Mosque (Masjid Raya) of Medan built in 1906.
The newest food court in the center of Medan is Merdeka Square, opened in 2005 and Kesawan Square, a street which is closed to vehicles after sunset. Many kinds of Indonesian, Western and Chinese cuisine are available, as well as stalls selling various items and a large Karaoke screen. It is very busy on Friday and Saturday nights. While several malls are also opening in recent years like Sun Plaza, Medan Fair Mall, Grand Palladium and Yang Lim Plaza