Bukittinggi. Formerly named Fort De Cock by Dutch, Bukittinggi is one of the loveliest, friendliest, and most relaxed town, not only in West Sumatera but in all Sumatera island, also.
This town is situated in Minangkabau highland, 90 km by road from thePadang
In the outskirts of the town is the Ngarai Sianok canyon, a canyon separating Bukittinggi from Kota Gadang, 12 km away overland. Kota Gadang is renowned for its fine silver filigree and hand embroidery.
A center of attraction is the town's clock-tower, topped with a horn- shaped roof and referred to by the people as Jam Gadang. It overlooks the market square and the city's magnificent surroundings.
Also worth visiting is the Museum which is a Rumah Gadang, a traditional extended family house built in the 19th century. There are dance performances at the museum's open stage every Sunday and on public holidays. Night dance performances are at Sliguri. It is also worth seeing the bullfights at Padang Lawas (6 km south of Bukittinggi) every Tuesday at 5.00 p.m.
From Jakarta International Airport toMinangkabau International Airport
Guess can move around the city by Taxi, Bus or rent a car. Theres also a horse carriage or sado provide a colorful charming transportation to move around through the town. Don't forget to make a trip
in the environment like to the Harau nature reserve, the Pagaruyung Minangkabau palace andLake Singkarak
As old city, Bukittinggi has own and long history. The city was known as Fort de Kock during colonial times in reference to the Dutch outpost established here in 1825 during the Padri War. The fort was founded by Captain Bauer at the top of Jirek hill and later named after the then Lieutenant Governor-General of theDutch East Indies , Hendrik Merkus de Kock.
During the Japanese occupation ofIndonesia in World War II, the city was the headquarters for the Japanese 25th Army, the force which occupied Sumatra . The headquarters was moved to the city in April 1943 from Singapore
During the Indonesian National Revolution, the city was the headquarters for the Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia (PDRI) from December 19, 1948 to July 13, 1949. The city was officially renamed Bukittinggi in 1949, replacing its colonial name. From 1950 until 1957, Bukittinggi was the capital city of a province called Central Sumatra, which encompassedWest Sumatra , Riau and Jambi.
This town is situated in Minangkabau highland, 90 km by road from the
In the outskirts of the town is the Ngarai Sianok canyon, a canyon separating Bukittinggi from Kota Gadang, 12 km away overland. Kota Gadang is renowned for its fine silver filigree and hand embroidery.
A center of attraction is the town's clock-tower, topped with a horn- shaped roof and referred to by the people as Jam Gadang. It overlooks the market square and the city's magnificent surroundings.
Also worth visiting is the Museum which is a Rumah Gadang, a traditional extended family house built in the 19th century. There are dance performances at the museum's open stage every Sunday and on public holidays. Night dance performances are at Sliguri. It is also worth seeing the bullfights at Padang Lawas (6 km south of Bukittinggi) every Tuesday at 5.00 p.m.
From Jakarta International Airport to
Guess can move around the city by Taxi, Bus or rent a car. Theres also a horse carriage or sado provide a colorful charming transportation to move around through the town. Don't forget to make a trip
in the environment like to the Harau nature reserve, the Pagaruyung Minangkabau palace and
As old city, Bukittinggi has own and long history. The city was known as Fort de Kock during colonial times in reference to the Dutch outpost established here in 1825 during the Padri War. The fort was founded by Captain Bauer at the top of Jirek hill and later named after the then Lieutenant Governor-General of the
During the Japanese occupation of
During the Indonesian National Revolution, the city was the headquarters for the Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia (PDRI) from December 19, 1948 to July 13, 1949. The city was officially renamed Bukittinggi in 1949, replacing its colonial name. From 1950 until 1957, Bukittinggi was the capital city of a province called Central Sumatra, which encompassed
Jam Gadang
Jam Gadang (Literally translated as Massive Clock) is a clocktower and an icon of Bukittinggi, West Sumatera province. Located in the centre of the city, near the the main market, Pasar Atas, Jam Gadang is a main tourist attraction.
Jam Gadang's diameter is 80 centimeters, the base's dimension is 13 metres in length and 4 metres wide, and it stands 26 metres tall. One unique feature of the clock is that it uses the IIII for the number 4 instead of its traditional Roman Number IV.
This tall clock was built in 1826 as a present from the Dutch Queen to the city secretary (controleur), Rook Maker. He asked an architect Mr. Yazid along with his partner St. Gigi Ameh to build the tower.
Over time, its roof has been modified three times. During the Dutch era, its roof was round with a rooster statue on its top, symbolizing the function of the clock like cock waking up people in the morning. Then duringJapan Indonesia proclaimed it’s freedom, the roof shaped like buffalo horn as a symbol of Minangkabau culture, specially Minangkabau traditional home in West Sumatera .
As a city icon, Jam Gadang is situated in a city park in Bukit Tinggi, some 80 km from the Minangkabau international airport, about two to two and half hours by rented car or public minibus. Jam Gadang can see from the park where it stands, from Atas Market, or from a zoological garden which is situated about 1 km from the city center.
Visitors can see the clock while relaxing in a shady park and from many angles because of its square form. For another experience, visitors can take an andong (horse-carriage) to travel around the clock. Then visitors can find many natural products and Minangkabau handicrafts in Atas Market.
Jam Gadang's diameter is 80 centimeters, the base's dimension is 13 metres in length and 4 metres wide, and it stands 26 metres tall. One unique feature of the clock is that it uses the IIII for the number 4 instead of its traditional Roman Number IV.
This tall clock was built in 1826 as a present from the Dutch Queen to the city secretary (controleur), Rook Maker. He asked an architect Mr. Yazid along with his partner St. Gigi Ameh to build the tower.
Over time, its roof has been modified three times. During the Dutch era, its roof was round with a rooster statue on its top, symbolizing the function of the clock like cock waking up people in the morning. Then during
As a city icon, Jam Gadang is situated in a city park in Bukit Tinggi, some 80 km from the Minangkabau international airport, about two to two and half hours by rented car or public minibus. Jam Gadang can see from the park where it stands, from Atas Market, or from a zoological garden which is situated about 1 km from the city center.
Visitors can see the clock while relaxing in a shady park and from many angles because of its square form. For another experience, visitors can take an andong (horse-carriage) to travel around the clock. Then visitors can find many natural products and Minangkabau handicrafts in Atas Market.
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