Saturday, September 17, 2016

Clock Tower , Urban Historic Landmark



Traveled to the province of West Sumatra , you certainly will not miss this one of the tourist icon .

The clock tower which is also the center of town Bukitinggi marker is commonly called " Clock Tower " .

The word itself comes from the gadang local language means "great ", signifying the clock size large enough on all four sides of the building This clock was built in 1926 and is one of the historic legacy of Dutch colonial buildings in Indonesia. From the top of the tower, will be obvious three mountains that surround the city of Bukittinggi, the Mount Singgalang, Mount Merapi and Mount Sago.

 As landmarks and attractions, the park there has also been expanded. Pedestrian path is made convenient with the use contblock and the large shade trees that make the environment to grow beautiful.

Their arrangement pedestrian path is also unify Bung Hatta Palace is located across from the Clock Tower, and prevent direct contact between the pedestrian and the various types of vehicles. People who come can perform various activities, such as exercising and around the area of ​​the Clock Tower to ride a horse or gig.

Not only that, various events were held in the field a lot around the Clock Tower area. Thus, this attraction has become a public space and the public interact.

Of course, these events may make the Clock Tower is more interesting to visit!

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