Bukittinggi is one of the larger cities in West Sumatera with a population of over 91,000 people. It is situated in the Minangkabau highlands. near the volcanoes Mount Singgalang (inactive) and Mount Marapi (still active).
Bukittinggi is divided in 3 subdistricts, which Guguak Panjang, Mandiangin Koto Selayan, and Aur Birugo Tigo Baleh.
it has many tourism like:
1. Jam Gadang (clock tower)
Clock Tower is a landmark and the town of Bukittinggi in West Sumatra province in Indonesia. The symbol is also typical of West Sumatra has a unique story and because of his age that is tens of years. Clock Tower was built in 1926 by architect Yazin and Sutan Dental Ameh. Laying the first stone clock is done Rook Maker's first son who was then 6 years old. This clock was a gift from the Queen of the Netherlands to Controleur (City Secretary). Typical symbol of Bukittinggi and West Sumatra has a story and unique in its history. This can be traced from the ornaments on the Clock Tower. In the Dutch colonial period, this clock ornament is round and on it stands a statue of a rooster. But when the Dutch colonialists defeat and a change in Indonesia to Japan, the top is replaced with a pagoda. Furthermore, when the era of independence, the top of the pagoda-style roof lowered bagonjong replaced traditional Minangkabau house.
From the tower Clock Tower, the tourists can see the panorama of the city of Bukittinggi is composed of hills, valleys and buildings lined up in the middle of town to be missed.
When it was built entirely cost to reach 3,000 Gulden adjustment and renovation from time to time. Every day hundreds of people sought on the location of the Clock Tower. There is a amateur photographer, there are selling balloons, and even find auto loads (public transport) to be taken to other tourist sites in London.
"Clock Tower is always a blessing for us that every day working as a photographer and balloon sellers here. That's why this time there is a clock greatness Minang citizens, "said Afrizal, one amateur photographer around the Clock Tower.
To reach this location, tourists can use a landline. From the city of Padang to Bukittinggi, a trip can be taken for approximately 2 hours drive to use public transport. After reaching the town of Bukittinggi, the journey can continue to use public transportation to the location of the Clock Tower.
More about the Clock Tower
The figures at the Clock Tower many media says is unique. Number four in Roman numerals are usually written with an IV, but at the Clock Tower written by IIII.
At first glance, there may be no rarity in the building is 26 meters tall clock. Moreover, if the observed shape, because the Clock Tower just round shape with a diameter of 80 centimeters, in the basement of the basic prop size 13 x 4 meters, like a monument or a monument. Because of the size of another hour of this habit, it is very suitable as the Clock Tower, which means a big clock.
There is not even a strange thing when I saw the Roman numerals at the Clock Tower. But look more closely at the fourth Roman numerals. Seen something that seems to deviate from the standard. Properly, writing with symbols of the four Roman numerals IV. But at the Clock Tower is actually made into a figure of one who lined up four (IIII). Writing a patron outside the roman numerals is still shrouded in mystery.
But unique, peculiarity in the writing of that number actually make the Clock Tower to be more "challenging" and the evocative question mark every person who (incidentally) to know and pay attention. Even more unique, sometimes the question arises whether this is an old and ancient patron or errors and or or the other.
From a variety of information in the community, the number four strange there as a pointer that defines the number of victims who become casualties of when the construction. Or some are mean, four carpenters making the Clock Tower construction worker dies after hours is completed.
If assessed if there are errors make the number IV, of course there is the possibility of a row of a list of mystery. But at least this seems to be discounted.
But that should be known again, Clock Tower engines are also believed there were only two in the world. Twin of course that is currently installed at Big Ben, England. Machines that work manually is by the author, Forman (a nobleman famous) was named Brixlion.
Clock Tower is laying the first stone by a child aged six years, Rook Maker's first son who served in the United Kingdom when the Dutch controleur
Figures IIII is not a rarity
The existence of a number IIII not only in the Clock Tower alone, the following picture clock that has a number IIII instead of IV.
Based on Wikipedia, the writing of history is based on figures IIII to King Louis XIV (5 September 1638 - 1 September 1715) which asked the man to make a clock for him. Watchmaker to number every hour in accordance with the rules of Roman numerals. After looking at the clock given to him, the King did not agree with the writing of IV as the number "4" on the grounds of visual imbalance.
According to him, the figure VIII is across the point IV. If the IV is written, then there is an imbalance visually with a heavier VIII. Therefore, requested that Louis XIV transformed IV into iiii making it more balanced with the existing VIII opposite. In addition, if associated with a number XII, then balance it would be better.
Will remain the question why the king who ordered the change is better known as Louis XIV than Louis XIIII, in accordance with the request to the watchmaker.
From an other site ... is entitled "FAQ: Roman IIII vs.. IV on Clock Dials" can be seen there, the one who named Milham said that the above explanation is not entirely true. According to him, writing IIII for the number "4" have existed long before Louis XIV. From wikipedia that the Roman numbering is varied from the beginning. In the early days the number "4" is written with four letters IIII I.
Writing "4" to IV only occurs in modern times, which indicates that "four is less one of five". Manuscript forme of Cury (1390) using the IX to "9" but iiii to "4". Meanwhile, other documents from the same manuscript in the year 1380 using the IX and IV to "9" and "4", respectively.
Furthermore, there is a third manuscript that uses IX to "9" and the mix between IIII and IV to "4". The number "5" is also found symbolized by IIIII, IIX for "eight" and VV, instead of X, for "10".
Another testimony of the site, Franks, stating that he never saw sundial made before the 19th century that use point IV, all of them iiii. Thus, experts are surprised by the architect at this time that makes the clock tower big write "4" with an IV, not IIII. One that uses IV instead of IIII, is Big Ben. So, implicitly say that Big Ben had violated the convention's per-hour!
Another explanation is quite interesting. Harvey, on the same site, said that the IV is the abbreviation of the Roman god, Jupiter, written IVPPITER. So, if the IV is placed in the hour of the Romans, then the clock will read 1, 2, 3, DEWA, 5 ...
When viewed from the eyes of the Romans, they may not want their names put in the hours god like that. However, judging from the eyes of Louis XIV, then maybe he does not want any names of pagan gods on the surface of the clock. Which is correct? we do not know.
Still on the same site, according to Mialki, the reason for the use IIII instead of IV purely technical issues. If the IV is used, then the blacksmith had to make the letter I as many as 16 rods, the letter X by 4 rods, and V as much as 5 bars. The problem, in those days, blacksmiths can only be economical if made of iron in multiples of four. If the IV is written to "4", then there will be one of 3 bars on the V is wasted. Meanwhile, if "4" is written IIII, then V is only made four rods - thus economically - and the letter I as much as 20 cigarettes - also economical.
Again, where the correctness of this explanation? Nothing's for sure. However, the one that we know today is that figure IIII at the Clock Tower is not so unique, unusual or regarded as a mystery that has been linked with superstition. It is precisely with the numbers that make a iiii evidence that the Europeans (Dutch) did not colonize us first and give us the bad stuff, it is good that is still used and be proud of until now.
According to him, the figure VIII is across the point IV. If the IV is written, then there is an imbalance visually with a heavier VIII. Therefore, requested that Louis XIV transformed IV into iiii making it more balanced with the existing VIII opposite. In addition, if associated with a number XII, then balance it would be better.
Will remain the question why the king who ordered the change is better known as Louis XIV than Louis XIIII, in accordance with the request to the watchmaker.
From an other site ... is entitled "FAQ: Roman IIII vs.. IV on Clock Dials" can be seen there, the one who named Milham said that the above explanation is not entirely true. According to him, writing IIII for the number "4" have existed long before Louis XIV. From wikipedia that the Roman numbering is varied from the beginning. In the early days the number "4" is written with four letters IIII I.
Writing "4" to IV only occurs in modern times, which indicates that "four is less one of five". Manuscript forme of Cury (1390) using the IX to "9" but iiii to "4". Meanwhile, other documents from the same manuscript in the year 1380 using the IX and IV to "9" and "4", respectively.
Furthermore, there is a third manuscript that uses IX to "9" and the mix between IIII and IV to "4". The number "5" is also found symbolized by IIIII, IIX for "eight" and VV, instead of X, for "10".
Another testimony of the site, Franks, stating that he never saw sundial made before the 19th century that use point IV, all of them iiii. Thus, experts are surprised by the architect at this time that makes the clock tower big write "4" with an IV, not IIII. One that uses IV instead of IIII, is Big Ben. So, implicitly say that Big Ben had violated the convention's per-hour!
Another explanation is quite interesting. Harvey, on the same site, said that the IV is the abbreviation of the Roman god, Jupiter, written IVPPITER. So, if the IV is placed in the hour of the Romans, then the clock will read 1, 2, 3, DEWA, 5 ...
When viewed from the eyes of the Romans, they may not want their names put in the hours god like that. However, judging from the eyes of Louis XIV, then maybe he does not want any names of pagan gods on the surface of the clock. Which is correct? we do not know.
Still on the same site, according to Mialki, the reason for the use IIII instead of IV purely technical issues. If the IV is used, then the blacksmith had to make the letter I as many as 16 rods, the letter X by 4 rods, and V as much as 5 bars. The problem, in those days, blacksmiths can only be economical if made of iron in multiples of four. If the IV is written to "4", then there will be one of 3 bars on the V is wasted. Meanwhile, if "4" is written IIII, then V is only made four rods - thus economically - and the letter I as much as 20 cigarettes - also economical.
Again, where the correctness of this explanation? Nothing's for sure. However, the one that we know today is that figure IIII at the Clock Tower is not so unique, unusual or regarded as a mystery that has been linked with superstition. It is precisely with the numbers that make a iiii evidence that the Europeans (Dutch) did not colonize us first and give us the bad stuff, it is good that is still used and be proud of until now.
1. 2. Janjang Ampek Puluah
This level was built in 1908 which was originally as a liaison between the Market Top with Lower Market. As one tourist attraction in the city of Bukittinggi, this level has inspired the songwriter Minang Syahrul Tarun Yusuf with the title song "andam 0i
1. 3. Lubang Japang
This hole is actually more accurately described the tunnel (bunker) Japan. Built in 1942 for the benefit of Japan's defense forces in World War II and the Greater East Asia War (Dai Senso Tora) on the orders of the Japanese Army military government (the Twenty-Fifth Army) to Sumatra based in London with the Defense Army Commander Gen. Sumatra. Watanabe. Finally a military commandment of Sumatra led by Seiko Seikikan Kakka is Jend. Kabayashi, the last Mayor Ichori Sito. Bukittinggi by the name of Yaku Sho Shi Kurai Limo include Jorong and also includes Gorges Sianok, Gaduik, Kapau, Ampang Tower, and Mount Batabuah Batutaba. Japan has a long hole of about 1400 m and width of ± 2 m. We can go to Japan this hole and we'll track it down with a very unique sensation. Inside there are dining rooms, drinking, torture room, kitchen and space weapons. Japan's entrance hole is contained in some places like at the edge of the canyon Sianok, Panorama Park, and besides Bung Hatta Palace or Tri Arga.
1. 4. Benteng Fort De Kock
The fort was founded by Captain Bouer in 1825 during Mark Baron Hendrik de Kock as a commander of Der Troepen and Deputy Governor General of Dutch East Indies, that's why the fort was known as Fort De Kock. The fortress is situated on the Mount Jirek is used by the Dutch Army as a stronghold of the onslaught of the people of Minangkabau, especially since the outbreak of war Padri in the year 1821-1837. Around the castle there are cannons ancient period to the 19th century. From this location we can enjoy a tour of Bukittinggi and surrounding areas.
1. 5. Istana Bung Hatta
Known as Tri Arga State Building, located at the center of Bukittinggi park exactly in front of the Clock Tower. In the Japanese colonial era building was used as the residence of Chief of Defence of Japan (Seiko Seikikan Kakka) and in the days of physical revolution in 1946 became the Vice President First Drs. Mohammad Hatta. Now the building was used as a place of seminars, workshops and meetings at national and regional representative as well as a state guest house where visiting Bukittinggi. Characterized the colonial architecture of this building, with spacious rooms totaling 8 pieces but now plus 12 pieces.
As a liaison between the Parks Wildlife and Cultural Kinantan with Fort Fort De Kock then there is a bridge called the Bridge Limpapeh built with architectural concrete construction with a roof shaped gonjong typical traditional Minangkabau house. This bridge stands on Jalan A. Yani and from here we can see the natural beauty and hustle Road Bukittinggi A. Yani.
1. 7. Wildlife Parks and Cultural Kinantan
Wildlife Parks and Cultural Kinantan or better known as the Zoo. This tourist attraction was built in 1900 by a Dutch named Controleur Strom Van Govent the Dutch. Then in 1929 the zoo made by Dr. J. Hock and is the only zoo in West Sumatra, and is the oldest zoo in Indonesia. In the middle of tourist sites have shaped the Cultural Museum of Minangkabau traditional house, the Museum of Zoology and children's playground.
1. 8. Sianok Canyon
The canyon "Ngarai Sianok" on the west side of the town is easily accessible for hikes or picnics. The canyon walls rise 100 ton 200 meters above a small river which winds trough the green floor of the canyon. One of the most pleasant aspects of Sianok Canyon are the two volcanoes, Merapi and Singgalang, brooding in the distance, which bring us to the subject of mountain climbing. Mount Merapi is still active and is considered dangerous. A well-kept trail leads directly to the volcanoes top.
Bukittinggi have specific food too like: karupuak sanjai
karak kaliang
that's all about bukittinggi from me. see you later.
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