Historical Tour at Gedung Sate Bandung

Historical Tour at Gedung Sate Bandung
 History of Gedung Sate Bandung

Gedung Sate is an icon of the Bandung City as well as a popular
tourist spot. Gedung Sate has a long history that has existed since the
Dutch colonial period. The laying of the first stone was carried out on 27
July 1920 which was attended by Johanna Catherina Coops, who is the
eldest daughter of the Mayor of Bandung and B. Coops and Petronella
Roelofsen who represented the Governor-General in Batavia.
The design of this historic building was carried out by several
architects, Ir. J. Gerber from the Faculty of Engineering Delft Nederland,
Ir. Uh. De Roo, and Ir. G. Hendriks, and from Gemeente vna Bandoeng. In
addition to highlighting the traditional elements of the archipelago, the
window design carries the Spanish Moorish concept. This building uses
the Italian Renaissance model, the roof model adopts Asian elements
such as the Temple in Bali and the Pagoda in Thailand. The stone
ornaments in this building are also often referred to as the adoption of
the architecture of the Brorobudur Temple. Acculturation is what makes
Gedung Sate Bandung very beautiful and rich in cultural values.
The construction of this building was carried out by 2,000 workers
and 150 sculptors from various areas around Bandung. The construction
lasted for 4 years and was completed in September 1924. Initially this
building was used for the activities of the Department of Traffic and
Public Works until it became the center of the Dutch East Indies
Government in Bandung. Since 1980, Gedung Sate Bandung is also
known as the Governor's Office because it is the center of government
for West Java Province.
 Gedung Sate Tourism Facilities
1. The historical diorama of the Gedung Sate

Museum also presents a historical diorama which contains
historical information about Gedung Sate Bandung. Visitors can
see various photos of the past that are placed on each side of the
walls of this building.
2. Historical film screenings

Previously it was explained that this building has a mini theater
room. This room is used for historical film screenings. So that
visitors can watch historical spectacles with comfortable facilities
like in a cinema.
3. Educational tours about architecture and civil engineering
You who are happy with architectural design may be happy with
this tourist spot. because here there are some relics during the
construction of Gedung Sate Bandung, you can see various design
drawings before this building was built.
4. Seeing modern technology
Not only historical educational tours, at Gedung Sate you will also
be invited to enjoy the latest technology. This building is equipped
with information boards that use audiovisual media with
animation protection. Not only that, there is also a 4-dimensional
projection of this historic building that will surely amaze anyone
who sees it.
 The route to Gedung Sate Bandung
Gedung Sate is located in the city of Bandung, precisely at Jalan

Diponogoro Number 22, Citarum, Bandung Wetan. This location is very
strategic so it is easy to access from anywhere. If you depart from the
Pasteur area, you can go through Jalan Dr. Djunjunan then to the
Pasupati Flyover. Next, take Jalan Surapati to Jalan Sentot Alibasjah and
head to Jalan Diponegoro. There are many modes of public
transportation that you can use, including online transportation which is
also very easily accessible in this place.
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1. Not a Place to Eat Satay
Bandung Sate building most people will probably think that this
building is a satay stall or at least there are many satay sellers around
the building. However, this assumption is wrong.
So, the naming of Gedung Sate is based on the existence of an

ornamental structure similar to a skewer at the top of the building. so
the local people call this government center Gedung Sate.
2. Various Interpretations of Satay Ornaments
The satay ornaments on the roof of this building have different

interpretations. Some think that it is not satay, but six guava water. The
guava has a locality meaning as a symbol of the fertility of the Flower
City area.
The six ornaments became a nominal symbol of the money used

in building the building, which was six million guilders. Not only that, the
ornament is also considered similar to the symbol of a blooming lotus
flower.
3.Have a Secret Hall
The most mysterious part of Gedung Sate is the rumor that this
building holds a secret passage. So this majestic outward appearance is
rumored to have a mysterious space. He said, the section is in the form
of a secret passage that can connect directly to the West Java
Governor's Office.
However, this is being kept a secret at this time due to dark events
in the past. It is said that once there were prisoners who died in the area
causing a permanent closure.
5. Gurhaka Attack Monument
The monument is the final resting place for seven youths who died
while fighting against the Gurhaka army. This was reinforced by the
inscription on the monument: "In defending Gedung Sate against the
attack of the Gurhaka troops on December 3, 1945, seven youths died
and were buried by the enemy in the courtyard".
6. Earthquake Resistant Building
The construction of Gedung Sate was led by a Dutch architect, Ir.

J. Gerber. It was the architect who designed Gedung Sate using many
joints. Therefore, this building can withstand earthquakes up to 9 on the
Richter Scale. No wonder this building remains strong to this day.
7. Almost 100 Years Old

The laying of the first stone for Gedung Sate was carried out on
July 27, 1920. Meanwhile, its construction was only completed in
September 1924.
The robustness of Gedung Sate is inseparable from the materials
and construction techniques used. Among them, the walls of this
building consist of large pieces of stone. Not random stones, these
stones come from the rocky hills in eastern Bandung, Arcmanik and
Mount Manglayang.
8. Worked by 2,000 craftsmen
The construction of Gedung Sate apparently mobilized no less
than 2,000 workers. These workers include carpenters and stone
carvers. As many as 150 of them are Chinese masters of tombstone
carver and woodcarver. Meanwhile, masons, coolies, and servers mostly
come from the residents of Sekeloa, Coblong Dago, Gandok, and
Cibarengkok Villages.
9. Combination of Archipelago and European Architecture

This building was designed by combining the architectural
elements of the Archipelago and the European Renaissance. Indonesian
culture can be seen from the ornament that resembles the shape of a
terraced temple in the middle of the facade. The same thing can also be
seen from the part of the tower which is in the form of a multi-storey
temple.
Meanwhile, typical European architecture can be seen from the

pillars that stand along the main corridor. Ornaments in the form of a
fairly regular arch and patterned repeatedly also adopted the Italian
style. This includes large windows and a soaring roof.

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Historical Tour at Gedung Sate Bandung

 History of Gedung Sate Bandung

 Gedung Sate Tourism Facilities

1. The historical diorama of the Gedung Sate

2. Historical film screenings

Gedung Sate is located in the city of Bandung, precisely at Jalan

1. Not a Place to Eat Satay

So, the naming of Gedung Sate is based on the existence of an

2. Various Interpretations of Satay Ornaments

The satay ornaments on the roof of this building have different

The six ornaments became a nominal symbol of the money used

3.Have a Secret Hall

5. Gurhaka Attack Monument

6. Earthquake Resistant Building

The construction of Gedung Sate was led by a Dutch architect, Ir.

7. Almost 100 Years Old

9. Combination of Archipelago and European Architecture

Meanwhile, typical European architecture can be seen from the

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