Gadang Clock Icon of Tourism in West Sumatra

Clock Tower 26 meter high tower, a large clock which is the icon of tourism in West Sumatra. In the past the Clock Tower serves as a watchtower during the Dutch occupation. The location of the Clock Tower was to be face to face with Bung Hatta Palace which is only about 300 meters.
Clock Tower which faces leads to the four corners of the compass is the only the tallest building in Bukittinggi. But today, many other buildings such as hotels and shopping malls that rival the height of the tower clock.

Clock Tower noted an evolution of form, especially the top of the tower. When first built by the Dutch government, the top of this building is decorated with typical circular domed building with a statue of a rooster europe. During the Japanese occupation, the dome was replaced with pagoda roof as a symbol of the triumph of the Yellow Race.

Just at the time of independence, the peak Clock Tower roof was replaced with the form indicating gadang bergonjong Minangkabau culture. Figures pointer Clock Tower characterized by roman numerals. Uniquely, the Roman number IV is written differently with the IIII.
Regions in the street canyon Sianok Panorama, Panorama which is about one kilometer. The beauty of the canyon Sianok often used as a tourist to enjoy the sunset. Satisfied enjoy the beauty of the city, a number of lodging by price range can be used as a place to stay visitors through the night.