Jam Gadang
The pride icon of Bukittinggi
The
Clock Tower of Bukittinggi or Jam Gadang is the landmark of Bukittinggi
and West Sumatra in Indonesia. The typical symbol of West Sumatra also
has a story and unique because has been already decades years ago. Jam
Gadang was built in 1926 by architect Yazin and Sutan Gigi Ameh.
Laying
the first stone, the Clock Tower was carried out Rook Maker's first son
who was then 6 years old. This clock is a gift from the Queen of the
Netherlands to Controleur (Secretary of State).