Tourist destination of Palembang city, Indonesia
Tourist destination of Palembang city, Indonesia
Ampera Bridge, Icon of Palembang City
The city of Palembang, South Sumatra is known as one of the centers for the development of cultural history in Indonesia. A trip to the city of Palembang must be felt incomplete if you do not visit the Ampera Bridge which stretches over the beautiful Musi River.
The beauty of the Ampera Bridge and the Musi River, Palembang The Musi River cannot be separated from the Ampera and South Sumatra Bridges. The Musi River and Ampera Bridge are one of the pride of South Sumatra. The Musi River is the longest river on the island of Sumatra, reaching 750 km in length and 500 meters in width. The river that divides the South Sumatra Province from East to West branches. The Musi River is also called "Batang Hari Sembilan" which means nine large rivers. This is because the Musi River is the estuary of eight major rivers. The eight sunghai are Komering River, Leko River, Rawas River, Lingi River, Kelingi River, Lematang River, Semangus River and Ogan River.
The Ampera Bridge itself was once called the Bung Karno Bridge. Giving the name "Bung Karno" is a form of appreciation to him who championed the desire of the people of Palembang to unite Seberang Ulu with Seberang Ilir. At that time, the Ampera Bridge was the longest bridge in Southeast Asia. The replacement of the name Bung Karno Bridge took place in 1966, during a political upheaval in Indonesia which later changed the name of the bridge to the Ampera Bridge (Mandate of the People's Suffering).
Initially the center of the Ampera Bridge body can be controlled up and down, considering that at that time, the Musi River was the main trade route that relied on sea transportation. However, along with developments in the city of Palembang in 1970, the increasingly congested was considered to interfere with the flow of land transportation traffic. Therefore, up and down the bridge is not operated anymore. Because the time needed to lift the bridge is relatively long, which is about 30 minutes.
Ampera Bridge Structure
Length: 1.117 m (center part 71.90 m)
Width: 22 m
Height: 11.5 m above the water level
Tower height: 63 m above ground level
Distance between towers: 75 m
Weight: 944 tons
Another reason for going up and down the bridge is not being operated anymore because there are no large ships that can sail on the Musi River. The more severe siltation is the reason the Musi River cannot be navigated by large vessels. Until now, the Musi River has continued to experience siltation.
In 1990, two ballast pendulum to raise and lower the middle part of the bridge, each weighing 500 tons, was dismantled and lowered for fear that at any time the object would fall on someone passing on the bridge.
The Ampera Bridge was renovated in 1981. Renovation was carried out after there were fears that the threat of damage to the Ampera Bridge could make it collapse. The color of the bridge has undergone 3 times the change from the initial gray stand and in 1992 it was replaced by yellow and finally in 2002 it turned red until now.
Kuto Besak Fortress in Palembang
Palembang - In addition to Yogyakarta and Solo, Palembang also has a historic Keraton Benteng Kuto Besak building. Kuto Besak is a palace building which in the seventeenth century became the center of the Palembang Sultanate. The idea of establishing Kuto Besak Fort was initiated by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I who ruled in 1724-1758 and carried out the construction of his successor, Sultan Mahmud Bahauddin who ruled in 1776-1803.
This Sultan Mahmud Bahauddin is a figure of the Palembang Darussalam Sultanate that is realistic and practical in international trade, and a religionist who makes Enchantment of Tourism Palembang the center of religious literature in the archipelago. Marking his role as sultan, he moved from Kuto Lamo Palace to Kuto Besak. The Netherlands calls Kuto Besak as a nieuwe palace or a new palace.
While visiting Palembang, a traveler was presented with various interesting and historic city landmarks. Not only is the Ampera Bridge famous, but there is also the Benteng Kuto Besak which is one of the places to travel to know history.
By location, Kuto Besak Fortress is located right on the banks of the Musi River. This building has a high historical value because it has reached hundreds of years. Not far from there, also appears Ampera Bridge.
When night falls, usually the Kuto Besak Fortress area is filled with night market traders who sell their wares. A traveler can hunt typical culinary here, in the form of pempek, or any other type of sidewalk cuisine that is equally delicious.
Ampera Bridge, Icon of Palembang City
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| Ampera Bridge, Icon of Palembang City |
The beauty of the Ampera Bridge and the Musi River, Palembang The Musi River cannot be separated from the Ampera and South Sumatra Bridges. The Musi River and Ampera Bridge are one of the pride of South Sumatra. The Musi River is the longest river on the island of Sumatra, reaching 750 km in length and 500 meters in width. The river that divides the South Sumatra Province from East to West branches. The Musi River is also called "Batang Hari Sembilan" which means nine large rivers. This is because the Musi River is the estuary of eight major rivers. The eight sunghai are Komering River, Leko River, Rawas River, Lingi River, Kelingi River, Lematang River, Semangus River and Ogan River.
The Ampera Bridge itself was once called the Bung Karno Bridge. Giving the name "Bung Karno" is a form of appreciation to him who championed the desire of the people of Palembang to unite Seberang Ulu with Seberang Ilir. At that time, the Ampera Bridge was the longest bridge in Southeast Asia. The replacement of the name Bung Karno Bridge took place in 1966, during a political upheaval in Indonesia which later changed the name of the bridge to the Ampera Bridge (Mandate of the People's Suffering).
Initially the center of the Ampera Bridge body can be controlled up and down, considering that at that time, the Musi River was the main trade route that relied on sea transportation. However, along with developments in the city of Palembang in 1970, the increasingly congested was considered to interfere with the flow of land transportation traffic. Therefore, up and down the bridge is not operated anymore. Because the time needed to lift the bridge is relatively long, which is about 30 minutes.
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| the ampera bridge timeline |
Length: 1.117 m (center part 71.90 m)
Width: 22 m
Height: 11.5 m above the water level
Tower height: 63 m above ground level
Distance between towers: 75 m
Weight: 944 tons
Another reason for going up and down the bridge is not being operated anymore because there are no large ships that can sail on the Musi River. The more severe siltation is the reason the Musi River cannot be navigated by large vessels. Until now, the Musi River has continued to experience siltation.
In 1990, two ballast pendulum to raise and lower the middle part of the bridge, each weighing 500 tons, was dismantled and lowered for fear that at any time the object would fall on someone passing on the bridge.
The Ampera Bridge was renovated in 1981. Renovation was carried out after there were fears that the threat of damage to the Ampera Bridge could make it collapse. The color of the bridge has undergone 3 times the change from the initial gray stand and in 1992 it was replaced by yellow and finally in 2002 it turned red until now.
Kuto Besak Fortress in Palembang
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| Kuto Besak Fortress in Palembang |
This Sultan Mahmud Bahauddin is a figure of the Palembang Darussalam Sultanate that is realistic and practical in international trade, and a religionist who makes Enchantment of Tourism Palembang the center of religious literature in the archipelago. Marking his role as sultan, he moved from Kuto Lamo Palace to Kuto Besak. The Netherlands calls Kuto Besak as a nieuwe palace or a new palace.
While visiting Palembang, a traveler was presented with various interesting and historic city landmarks. Not only is the Ampera Bridge famous, but there is also the Benteng Kuto Besak which is one of the places to travel to know history.
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| Benteng Kuto Besak, Icon of Palembang City |
When night falls, usually the Kuto Besak Fortress area is filled with night market traders who sell their wares. A traveler can hunt typical culinary here, in the form of pempek, or any other type of sidewalk cuisine that is equally delicious.
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