This city has many tourist attractions, such as :

1.     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 Yazinand Sutan Dental Ameh. Laying the first stone clock is doneRook 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)

In the Dutch colonial period, this clock ornament is round and on itstands a statue of a rooster. But when the Dutch colonialistsdefeat and a change in Indonesia to Japan, the top is replacedwith a pagoda. Furthermore, when the era of independence, the top of the pagoda-style roof lowered bagonjong replacedtraditional Minangkabau house

More about the Clock Tower

         There is nothing strange when I saw the Roman numerals atthe Clock Tower. But look more closely at the fourth Roman numerals. Seen something that seems to deviate from thestandard. 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.

At first glance, there may be no rarity in the building is 26 meterstall clock. Moreover, if the observed shape, because the Clock Tower just round shape with a diameter of 80 centimeters, in thebasement of the basic prop size 13 x 4 meters, like a monumentor 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

But unique, peculiarity in the writing of that number actually makethe Clock Tower to be more "challenging" and the evocativequestion mark every person who (incidentally) to know and pay attention. Even more unique, sometimes the question ariseswhether this is an old and ancient patron or errors as well or the other.

From a variety of information in the community, the number fourstrange there as a pointer that defines the number of victims whobecome casualties of when the construction. Or some are mean,four carpenters making the Clock Tower construction worker diesafter hours is completed.

If assessed if there are errors make the number IV, of coursethere 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

number IIII is not a rarity

The existence of a number IIII not only in the Clock Toweralone,

Based on Wikipedia, the writing of history is based on figures IIIIto 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 notagree with the writing of IV as the number "4" on the grounds of visual imbalance.

According to him, the number 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 iiiimaking it more balanced with the existing VIII opposite. In addition, if associated with a number XII, then balance it would be better.

However, the question is why the king who ordered the change isbetter known as Louis XIV than Louis XIIII, in accordance with therequest to the watchmaker.

From an other site ... is entitled "FAQ: Roman IIII vs.. IV onClock 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 IIII with four letters 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 notwant their names put in the hours god like that. However, judgingfrom the eyes of Louis XIV, then maybe he does not want anynames 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 useIIII instead of IV purely technical issues. If the IV is used, then theblacksmith 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) didnot colonize us first and give us the bad stuff, it is good that is stillused and proud to present

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2.     2. holes Japan

This hole is actually more accurately described the tunnel(bunker) Japan. Built in 1942 for the benefit of Japan's defenseforces in World War II and the Greater East Asia War (Dai SensoTora) 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 amilitary commandment of Sumatra led by Seiko Seikikan Kakkais 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, andMount 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'lltrack 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 BungHatta Palace or Tri Arga

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         3.the new panorama park

From this location we can enjoy a tour of Bukittinggi andsurrounding areas.
Located in the Village District Puhun Door Kabun MandianginSalayan Koto. New Panorama This is an area which has beautiful views toward the canyon Sianok with hilly terrain andluas.Dilokasi area that we can enjoy the panoramic beauty of nature Sianok canyon. 

There are various tourist facilities include permanent seats andcoupling. Besides these attractions can be used as camping,hiking and viewing various art events. On Sunday morning, this place is crowded because of the clean air while running around in the morning for physical fitness

     4.  Ford fort de Kock

The fort was founded by Captain Bouer in 1825 during MarkBaron Hendrik de Kock as a commander of Der Troepen andDeputy 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 theonslaught of the people of Minangkabau, especially since theoutbreak of war Padri in the year 1821-1837. Around the castlethere are cannons ancient period to the 19th century.

     5. Levels Ampek Puluah

This level was built in 1908 which was originally as a liaisonbetween the Market Top with Lower Market. As one tourist attraction in the city of Bukittinggi, this level has inspired thesongwriter Minang Syahrul Tarun Joseph with the title song "andam 0i"

     6. Palace of bung hatta

Known as Arga Tri State Building, located at the center of Bukittinggi park exactly in front of the Clock Tower. In theJapanese colonial era building was used as the residence ofChief of Defence of Japan (Seiko Seikikan Kakka) and in the days of physical revolution in 1946 became the Vice PresidentFirst Drs. Mohammad Hatta. Now the building was used as a place of seminars, workshops and meetings at national andregional representative as well as a state guest house wherevisiting Bukittinggi. Characterized the colonial architecture of this building, with spacious rooms totaling 8 pieces but now plus 12 pieces

    7. level of 1000

is a tourist attraction that is still natural, sinuous trace the crevicesof the cliff. Study 1000 was used by local people to take drinking water to the valley canyon Sianok, in addition to exercise on footwith a background that Merapi volcano and Singgalang angunand fascinating. At this resort is a place of rest (coupling) WC,fishing pond, camping sites and parking area. Besides, we have witnessed the behavior of wild animals like monkeys on the loosewhile playing and jumping from branch to branch and the birds sing sing to entertain the visitors

      8. bridge limpapeh

 

As a liaison between the Parks Wildlife and Cultural Kinantanwith Fort Fort De Kock then there is a bridge called the BridgeLimpapeh built with architectural concrete construction with a roofshaped 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

      9. Monument Park Bung Hatta

This park is located in the center of Bukittinggi besides BungHatta Palace, built to commemorate a century of Bung Hatta wasborn August 12, 2002 and was initiated by H. Amin Aminuzal Dt.Radjo HB, Drs. H. Yanuar Sjaff Maarifat, Drs. H. Djufri, Drs. H.Generous Sjahrial, H. Abdul Hadi, Dr. Hj. Jemfy Naswil, In H.Word of the entire Alumni SMA Rashid and Bukittinggi 1958 s / d2000.

      10. 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 namedControleur Strom Van Govent the Dutch. Then in 1929 the zoomade ​​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 haveshaped the Cultural Museum of Minangkabau traditional house, the Museum of Zoology and children's playground.

       11. Panorama Park

Panorama Park recently completed revitalized located on Jl.Panorama is within 1 km from the center of Bukittinggi. From the garden we enjoy the beautiful scenery and fascinating, especiallytowards the Gorges valley with a backdrop of Mount SianokSinggalang. At this location there are souvenir stallsMinangkabau, food and drink stalls, permanent seating, parkingand other facilities

       

       12.. Jami Mosque 'Birugo


This grand mosque stands is a monumental building that was built in 1956, its first stone laid by Inyiak Sekh Parabek IbrahimMusa, accompanied by lnyiak Haji Abu Samah and the tuo-tuo usin Birugo. This is a replacement Mosque Jami Mosque 'that hadexisted before, because no

    13. Museum of Natural History Saintific Underground.

The hole in the Japanese would be made a museum called the Museum of Natural History Saintific Underground. In this museumwill put objects relating to the history of the earth that is among other fossils, rocks, minerals, etc.. These objects are obtained, among others, thanks to cooperation with Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, the United States and to cooperate withdomestic and University Bandung Institute of Technology

     14. Tri Dharma Eka Power Museum

In front of panorama park there is a museum called the Museum ofPower Tri Eka Dharma. This museum is one means of communication between generations to pass on the values ​​of the fighting 45. In this museum we can see historical relics such asaircraft, weapons, means of communication as well asphotographs during the struggle against colonial Dutch andJapanese and others.

      15. The birth house of Bung Hatta

One cultural attraction is the House of Birth Bung Hatta, this house is the birthplace of Mohammad Hatta, or more familiarly called Bung Hatta who is a national and international figure, a fighter and proclaimer of independence Indonesia. The house islocated on Jalan Soekarno Hatta is an alternative tourist attraction when visiting Bukittinggi. And in it there are alsophotographs of Bung Hatta and family memories

      16. Bung Hatta Library

Bukittinggi City Government has also built a comprehensive library, located at Bukit Curried Bancah exactly in the western part of the Office of City Hall. The national standard library is named Bung Hatta Library and equipped with audio visualfacilities, conference rooms, auditoriums and mushalla. Meeting Room on the 3rd floor that is also rented out for various eventssuch as weddings, etc.. Built on a land area of ​​5609 m² of thislibrary is a twin brother with the national library in Blitar