The Museum of Balla Lompoa

 The Museum of Balla Lompoa

The Museum of Balla Lompoa  is the reconstruction of Gowa palace that was built in 1936 A.D. The 31^st Sultan of Gowa, I Mangngi-mangngi Daeng Matutu, was the king at that time. Balla  Lompoa means big house or grand house in Makassar  language. The precise architecture of Bugis tribe like Panggung House, with  a 2-meter high of ladder leading to the entrance of the terrace, is the main  architecture of the museum. It is made of ulin wood or besi wood.  The Museum of Balla Lompoa stands in a width of a  hectare land bound a high brick fence.

The Museum   of Balla Lompoa comprises  two parts, the main room, 60 x 40 meters wide, and the terrace, 40 x 4.5 meters  in width. There are three parts of the main room, the king’s bedroom, the historical  properties storage, and the working room. Each part is 6 x 5 meters wide. It  has many windows (The exclusive features of Bugis house) which are 0.5 x 0.5  meters in width. 

It is functioned to keep the collections of Gowa Kingdom’s  heritages. The historical properties are displayed based on the general  functions of each room in the museum. An Indonesian map is displayed on the  right wall, in front of the main room. The family tree of the Gowa Kingdom  is also displayed in the main room. It was begun from the first king of Gowa,  Tomanurunga in the 13^th centuries until the last king of Gowa,  Sultan Moch Abdulkadir Aididdin A. Idjo Karaeng Lalongan (1947 A.D.-1957 A.D.).  You can find the throne of Gowa   Kingdom placed in the  center of the main room. The war equipments such as spears and old cannons are  displayed in this room. You will also find the Lalong Sipue umbrella  (The umbrella that was used when the inauguration of Gowa Kings take place) in  this room. The museum has been renovated in 1970 A.D. – 1980 A.D. The local  government of Gowa has been budgeting fund about 25 millions each year to  maintain the museum.

The Museum   of Balla Lompoa keeps  many priceless historical heritages, most of them are made of gold. In  addition, there are precious stones beautified with diamonds and the ruby stones.  There are about 140 collections of priceless historical properties such as  crown, bracelet, button, Keris. The weights of the heritages are about  700 grams up to a kilogram. There is a cone (The five leaves of lotus) king  crown beautified with 250 grams of diamonds in the king’s bedroom. The weight  of the crown is 1.768 grams. Tataparang (The golden keris) which  is 986.5 grams in weight, 51 centimeters in length and 13 centimeters wide is also  kept in this room. It was the gift of Demak Kingdom.  10 spears, seven lontara texts, and two handwriting of Al-Qur’an made in 1848  are also kept in the Museum   of Balla Lompoa.

Where Museum of Balla Lompoa Location?

The Museum of Balla Lompoa is on Sultan Hasanuddin Street 48^th Sungguminasa, Somba Opu sub-district, Gowa district, South   Sulawesi province.The Museum of Balla Lompoa is located in Sungguminasa, Somba Opu  sub-district, in the district of Gowa, which is directly bordered with Makassar city. It can be reached by private vehicles or  any type of public transportation. The accommodation provided by the Museum of Balla Lompoa  is guide service telling you information relating to the museum and all of the  heritages kept within.

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Baiturahman Mosque

Baiturahman Mosque

Baiturrahman Mosque is the symbol of religious life, bravery, and nationalism of Aceh people. Built on the tenure of Sultan Iskandar Muda (1607 – 1636 A.D.), the mosque was functioned as a center for religious education in Nusantara (Malay Archipelago). Many Islamic scholars and students from other countries like Arab, Turkey, India, and Persia came to gain Islamic religious education there.

The mosque is a silent witness of Aceh people’s struggle in defending Aceh from the Dutch’s occupation during 1873 to 1904 A.D. It has ever been ever ruined after being burned by the Dutch in 1873 A.D. Kohler was dead for being struck by Aceh people in the area Baiturrahman Mosque. Remembering such tragedy, a monument was built in the front-left side of the mosque under a ketapang tree. For an effort to quiet the anger of Aceh people as the mosque had been destroyed, the Dutch – by the command of Governor General Van Lansnerge – rebuilt the mosque by 1879 A.D. Up to now, the mosque has ever been refurbished for fifth times during 1879 – 1993 A.D.

The last terrible historical momment of the mosque was the tragedy of tsunami on December 24th 2004 when the fast water’s stream of tsunami was almost flooding the ground floor of the mosque. Once, the mosque becomes a silent witness for people being safe from tsunami at the time. Many people died at the tragedy were laid down inside the mosque before they were identified. Baiturrahman Mosque is one of the most grandiose mosques in the South East Asia. Situating at 4 ha area with unique architecture are some distinctions differentiate the mosque from the others. Moreover, it has seven domes, four minarets, and a main minaret. The floor of the mosque uses Italian marbles with approximately 4.760 meters square in width. The capacity of the mosque is around 9.000 people.

Baiturahman Mosque Location

Baiturrahman Mosque is located in the heart of Banda Aceh City next to the traditional market of Aceh, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Province, Indonesia. Situating in the center of Banda Aceh City, it can make you easier for accessing the location either by taking private transports or public transports. It is easy to find either stars hotels or middle-class hotels around the location remembering its location in the heart of Banda Aceh City.

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Panji Sukarame Dam

Panji Sukarame Dam

In the past, Panji Sukarame Dam was just a pond that was  dammed up then was functioned for irrigation. Its grassy fields and bushes on  its surface are bewitching scenery of the destination. It is not only used for the  irrigation but also as a worth visiting tourism destination. It is frequently  visited on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. You can look around the destination, observing the orchid  park and the magnificent view of its nature. On the side of the dam, there is a  pergola where you will feel the fresh air and the shade of the location. There  are leafy trees and various plants around the location, while you can see the Kartanegara  Ship. Besides the dam, you will see another interesting tourism destination, Museum  Kayu (The Woods Museum) around there.

How to Access Panji Sukarame Dam Location?

Panji Sukarame Dam is located in Rondong Demang village,  Tenggarong sub-district, in the district of Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan province. To reach the destination, you can take either car or  motorcycle by land. The access is about 3 km from Tenggarong sub-district. The entrance ticket is Rp. 500/ person.

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The Exotic Scenery of Zamrud Lake in Riau

Zamrud Lake

Lake Zamrud comprises two lakes, Lake  Pulau Besarand Lake   Bawah. Since it is  located in Zamrud village, those lakes are commonly called Lake Zamrud.  On November 25^th 1980, it was declared as wildlife reservation area.  Nowadays, the settlers and the local government of Riau province suggest that the  2.500 ha wide area of the lake will be functioned as National Park. The exotic scenery of  Lake   Zamrud and its fresh air can  be alternative for you looking for tranquil holiday. It combines the concept of  Ujung Kulon  National Park, in Banten province and Lake Toba with  Samosir Island  in it, in the North Sumatra. The rare species  such asGold Arwana fish (Scheleropages formasus), Balido fish, Sumatran  Tiger (Pantheratrigis sumatraensis), Red Bear (Helarctos malayanus),snakes  and the icon of Riau province, Serindit bird (Loriculus galgulus) can  be found there.  The black color of the water  in the swamp forest and oil drilling area reflect an emerald (Zamrud) portrayal,  when it is observed from the air. At evening, hawks, monkeys, even Sumatran  Tiger come out from their homes.

How to Access Zamrud Lake Location?

Lake Zamrud is located in the village of Zamrud, Siak Indrapura sub-district, Siak  district, Riau province. The access is about 180 km away from Pekanbaru city, the capital of  Riau province. It will be less than 3 hours when the traffic is not heavy. The municipal government of Siak district would like to develop Lake Zamrud  as a worth visiting water tourism in Riau province. It will be built  playground, fishing area, and other facilities. It will be furnished with the various  species of birds and fresh water fishes like Lele Dumbo fish (catfish), Patin fish, Nila fish, and Udang Galah (lobster). There will be  programs to develop the area as the center for the research of medicine and  natural science. There will be guides explaining you the detail of the  location.  

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Sedudo Waterfall

Situated at an altitude of 1.438 meters with 105 meters deep water, Sedudo Waterfall is a famous tourism destination in East Java Province, Indonesia. Moreover, its location in the slope of Mount Willis, an inactive mount at an altitude of 2.552 meters, south of Nganjuk City, has enhanced this waterfall become more enchanted.

Besides enjoying the water falling down from the crag of Mount Willis which offers you a magnificent view, in the location you will also experience a cultural tourism there. People living around the location believe that Sedudo Waterfall bears many efficacies. Many people assume that taking a bath under the splashing water of Sedudo Watefall will make people stay young.

On the first day in Javanese calendar, the ritual of Parna Prahista is held annually by the local government of Nganjuk District. It is a ritual of purifying a statue using the water taken from Sedudo Waterfall. At the end of the ritual, the water, which is assumed for bringing safety and ageless, is splashed onto the attendants. Regarding the location in the slope of Mount Willis, you will see a panoramic view of surrounding area.

Sedudo Waterfall Location

Sedudo Waterfall can be found in Ngliman Village, Sawahan Sub-district, Nganjuk District, East Java Province, Indonesia.Sedudo Waterfall can be found in Ngliman Village, Sawahan Sub-district, Nganjuk District, East Java Province, Indonesia. When you take a trip from Surabaya to the location in Nganjuk District, it is around 110 km away. It will be more or less 200 km away when you depart from Yogyakarta Province to the location. You can take any accessible public transportation to reach the location via both cities.

It is about 30 km southern direction to the capital of Nganjuk District passing by hilly-winding road. Considering such access, it is better for you to take private car rather than public transportations like bus. Entering Sedudo Waterfall, you need to pay IDR 2.500 of the entrance ticket. For you who want to spend more days in the location, there are some inns or hotels there. Moreover, you can also find many fruit sellers there. 

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Suhom Waterfall

Suhom Waterfall

Nowadays – after the political conflict occuring in Aceh was over – Suhom Waterfall is frequently visited by tourists coming either local or international. The situation was different when the political concflict occurred in Aceh. It was rarely visited by tourists. For you who want to know more about the waterfall and surrounding area, you will be accompanied and guided by the local inhabitants during the visit.

It is situated in the middle of a forest offering the maginificent view of surrounding area. It is encircled by durian trees (Durio zibethinus), so it is likewise famous for numerous people selling durians during the harvest time of durians. Campground located next by the waterfall is a right place for you who want to experience the sensation of spending night in the location while enjoying the beauty and the magnificent of the nature.

The water flowing from the waterfall is functioned as the electricity generator in Krueng Kala Village. It is operated to distribute the electricity power to 200 families in Krueng Kala Village.

During the journey to the location from banda Aceh City, you will be offered the wonderful panoramic view of the pounding wave along the seaside. Moreover, mountanious areas standing in a row along the road is a distinction from other destinations that can only be found in the location.

Suhom Waterfall Location

Suhom Waterfall lies in Suhom Village and Krueng Kala Village, Lhoong Sub-district,  Aceh Besar District, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Province, Indonesia. To reach the location, it will spend approximately an hour by public transportation via the route Banda Aceh – Calang (Aceh Jaya) passing by Lampuuk Beach, Lhoknga Beach and Leupung Sub-district. There is no lodgement or inn around the location. Therefore, you must carefully consider for spending night there. However, you can spend the night there by building tents around the location which has a right place for camping.

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Wonderful of Manggar Segarasari Beach in Balikpapan

Manggar Segarasari Beach

The Manggar Segarasari Beach  is a worth visiting tourism destination in Balikpapan,  East Kalimantan province, Indonesia.  Clear water and white grain sand offer you a panoramic view for a tranquil  holiday. The entire extent of the destination is around 13 km squares.

As the Manggar   Segarasari Beach  has a wide area, you can do activities to kill the time of your holiday while  enjoying the pounding waves that is not too high. Playing football, flying  kites, swimming, and having an adventure by the rubber canoes can be  alternative activities for you. It is opened for public at 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.

How to Access Manggar Segasari Beach Location?

The Manggar Segarasari Beach  lies amid the villageof Manggarand the villageof Teritip, East Balikpapan sub-district, Balikpapan City, East Kalimantan province.To reach the destination, you may use either motorcycle or  car. The access is about 22 km from Balikpapan, and  9 km eastwards from Sepinggan   Airport. Besides using  your own private transportation, or the number seven way of public  transportations, as alternatives for you.  The Manggar Segarasari Beach has been provided with parking  area, information room, shelter, placard direction, food tents and stalls  (usually offer you Bakso (Meatball), Young Coconut Ice, Gado-gado, etc),  rest room, and others. You may hire rubber canoes (about Rp. 5.000 to Rp.  10.000), balls (about Rp. 10.000), or rubber canoes for two people (about Rp.  15.000) and swimsuits.  

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