Dutch colonialism in Indonesia left his mark in London. Mementos in the form of the Clock Tower that characterizes the city. This clock was built in 1926, as a gift from the Queen of Holland to the city secretary. Until now the Clock Tower tower remainsthe tallest building in New York City.
Clock Tower is equipped with a large bell at the top. At the bell was listed at the manufacturer: "Vortmann Relinghausen, IW Germany". Vortman is the name behindthis watchmaker, Benhard Vortmann. Recklinghausen is the name of the town whereengine hours are produced in Germany in 1892.
Because of this unique machine hours, no mechanic could fix. "So if it breaks or freezes, we fix itself," said Yusrizal, one of four officers guard the guards jam.Paranever studied formally fix the machine clock. Technical knowledge of the hour is taught from generation to generation and proven to be successful because of minor damage to the clock always successfully repaired by them.
"Except when the earthquake of 2007. The pendulum clock was broken and must be replaced, "said Andre, another guard. Earthquake in Padang in 2010 also makesthe tower walls to crack, but did not damage the machine clock.
Clock Tower is equipped with a large bell at the top. At the bell was listed at the manufacturer: "Vortmann Relinghausen, IW Germany". Vortman is the name behindthis watchmaker, Benhard Vortmann. Recklinghausen is the name of the town whereengine hours are produced in Germany in 1892.
Because of this unique machine hours, no mechanic could fix. "So if it breaks or freezes, we fix itself," said Yusrizal, one of four officers guard the guards jam.Paranever studied formally fix the machine clock. Technical knowledge of the hour is taught from generation to generation and proven to be successful because of minor damage to the clock always successfully repaired by them.
"Except when the earthquake of 2007. The pendulum clock was broken and must be replaced, "said Andre, another guard. Earthquake in Padang in 2010 also makesthe tower walls to crack, but did not damage the machine clock.
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Jam Gadang become a favorite place with tourists and local people, a very crowded place beautiful and amazing.
I am very proud to have such sights Jam Gadang because it has historical value and also always visited by the tourists.
These are some of my photo collection at Jam Gadang, when I was hunting with my freind :
Jam Gadang is a landmark of Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, the most prominent,besides of course the natural landmarks of the famous Sianok beautiful canyon.Location Clock Tower is located in the heart of Bukittinggi Bukittinggi City, in a sidecorner of the park is quite large bustling city crowded with visitors and vendors whennight has fallen.
The Hills, the hotel where we stayed, pretty close to its distance from the Clock Tower Bukittinggi, so we were quite a walk from the hotel to go to the Clock Towerarea around Bukittinggi. Around the Clock Tower Bukittinggi there are malls, shops,eating places, markets, and the building of Bung Hatta Palace.Wagon with a stout horses lined up neatly with a background view of the Clock TowerBukittinggi. Far behind the Clock Tower Bukittinggi seen a bluish mountain.
when you come to the Bukittinggi do not forget to come to Jam gadang, if not visited, it means you're just not in Bukittinggi ! enjoy the beautiful nature...
sweet greetings ! by : muthia aini ^^
The Hills, the hotel where we stayed, pretty close to its distance from the Clock Tower Bukittinggi, so we were quite a walk from the hotel to go to the Clock Towerarea around Bukittinggi. Around the Clock Tower Bukittinggi there are malls, shops,eating places, markets, and the building of Bung Hatta Palace.Wagon with a stout horses lined up neatly with a background view of the Clock TowerBukittinggi. Far behind the Clock Tower Bukittinggi seen a bluish mountain.
sweet greetings ! by : muthia aini ^^
