Jam Gadang, prestige Bukittinggi City

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Jam Gadang, prestige Bukittinggi City


Since the beginning of the establishment, location, time Gadang Bukittinggi is the heart of the city. Building such a monument as 26 meters with the orb in the four hours over the side was built in 1826 as a gift from the Queen of the Netherlands to the Secretary or Controleur Bukittinggi City time, Rook Maker. So, I have more than 180 years. Construction completed by the architect and Yazin Sutan Gigi Ameh and cost of 'gifts' for 3000 Gulden this at the time.

Form of roof Jam Gadang has three adjustments from time to time. In the Dutch era, the roof-shaped with rounded rooster statue on top of it. Japan at the time of power in the land of water, they change shape as the roof pagoda roof. Then, after independence diproklamirkan, changed into the form of the roof such as roof bergonjong four traditional Minangkabau house bermotifkan shoots and bamboo sprout. Gadang the top of the clock is still visible from the area Jempatan Limpapeh a distance of about 1 km from the location.

Orbicular hours which is located at the top of the monument on the fourth side is berdiameter 80 cm with a white background while the numbers and any posts jarumnya black. There is a unique number on the clock Gadang. Four digits should be represented with a 'IV' in the form of the Roman, written 'IIII'.

Jam Gadang basically a blueprint measuring 13x4 meters this stand on the Park Sabai Nan Aluih in front of the Istana Bung Hatta. In this area a number of trees planted so that the leafy feel. Local government is also complete with chairs for relaxing concrete. This park is always crowded, start the morning, afternoon, evening and night. Old young always to take advantage of this area relax. In fact, many parents bring young children to play in this place in the afternoon.

In this area is also available carriage or sado called hansom to wander in the downtown area. For ordinary people, the rate charged is usually much closer Rp 2500. While specific to the tourists, the pricing could increase to Rp 25,000-Rp 50,000 according to the negotiations.

Nearby, there is also a market that is a center of trade in Bukittinggi. This market is usually crowded on a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Many of the goods sold in this market, from vegetables and fruits, clothing and various crafts such as weaving, silverware, clothes and underwear to show the image of the Minangkabau. Overall the sale price italics.

In Bukittinggi, a lot of tourism that can disambangi. Jam Gadang but usually becomes the center before the tourists go to other tourism. Selecting some lodging in the surrounding area into Gadang clock can also be an option if you want to see a liberal posing this hour at the time the light or dark, which is along Jalan Laras Dt. Bandaro road Soekarno-Hatta Road-Dr. A. Rivai Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-.

If the top of the rear view Gadang clock in the morning until the afternoon, looks perfect with the grandeur is supported by a background of blue sky. Meanwhile, in the night, the park temaram light yellow make this garden look exotic and romantic. Abstinence Jam Gadang leave the area without the photos. However, do not worry, if you come to this area without a camera, the visitor can take advantage of services for photographers around immortalize themselves with the background Jam Gadang.