Iconic Buildings to Explore in West Sumatra

Checkout places to visit in West Sumatra

West Sumatra

Located on the west coast of the island of Sumatra. The prime tourist attractions of West Sumatra are the natural environment and the culture and history of the Minangkabau and Mentawai people.

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Iconic Buildings to Explore in West Sumatra

Jam Gadang Bukittinggi

Jam Gadang is located in central Bukittinggi, a city in the Minangkabau Highlands of West Sumatra. The structure was built in 1926, during the Dutch colonial era, as a gift from Queen Wilhelmina to the city's controller. It was designed by architects Yazid Abidin and Sutan Gigi Ameh.

Map of Iconic Buildings to explore in West Sumatra