Jam Gadang is a landmark of Bukittinggi, it is also an attraction that holds a lot of history of the struggle of this nation.
Glimpse of the Jam Gadang
Jam Gadang attractions terpaforit most famous in West Sumatra, precisely in the area of Bukittinggi. Even at large sieve into a symbol for the province of West Sumatra. Pembangunnnya done in the days of the Dutch colonial administration which then continues to change from time to time.
History of the Jam Gadang
According to historical records, it is known that the construction hours sieve completed in 1926 as a gift from the Queen of the Netherlands to the Dutch government secretary during the Rook Maker. Rajo Mangkuto Yazid was believed to be the architecture of the building. Laying the first stone sieve hours performed by Rook Maker's son who was then 6 years old.
The building which later became terpaforit attractions as well as a landmark in Bukittinggi. Bukittinggi is spending huge development funds, which amounted to 3000 guilders. The cost of this fantastic enough produce arrives at the building caught everyone's attention.
