Jam Gadang

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Built in the 1920s to house a clock that was a gift from the Dutch queen, Jam Gadang is Bukittinggi's town emblem and focal point. Independence in 1945 saw the unique retrofit of a Minangkabau roof. In the evenings it's illuminated with neon lights and makes for an atmospheric place to stroll among local families.

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