Kotabaru, or used to be called Nieuwe Wijk, is an evolving area starting in 1920 as a consequence of increasingly densely Small Loji area. The progress of the sugar industry, plantations and the increasing interest in developing education and health led to the number of Dutch people who settled in Yogyakarta has been increasing. Kotabaru into alternative residential facilities complete, parallel to the Menteng area of Jakarta.
Different impression would get so into this area. The design followed the pattern of the region are arranged radially like the cities in the Netherlands generally, different from other Yogyakarta area were ordered to follow most of the cardinal directions. Large trees, flowering plants and fruit plants which are common in this area indicates that Kotabaru designed as a garden city, equipped boulevard and roads wide enough.
Every corner of Kotabaru not only beautiful, but also keeps the story. Kewek road south of the gate this area for example, save the story quite funny. Way form a bridge between east and west across the river was actually named Code Way Kerkweg, but because many difficult to pronounce the Javanese, the name was changed to Kewek. Because of the bridge, the road is now named Abubakar Ali is also called Kreteg Kewek.
Walking north from the Kreteg Kewek, you will find the building Kotabaru St. Anthony Church. Typical European building look at building a high tower at the front of the church, large columns of cement cast of 16 fruits, shield-shaped ceiling, too. Church founded in 1926 and originally named St. Anthony of Padua van started to grow when the original place of worship in the home of Mr. Perquin (the Martyrs' Mosque) is not sufficient anymore.
Entering the next Kotabaru niche, a number of historic buildings will be found, including St. Ignatius College building once used as a Defense Ministry office, Building 3 as a building SMAN AMS, 5 junior high building that formerly used Normalschool, well I BOPKRI high school building used as a building Christelijke MULO and the Military Academy. You also will meet with Department of Tourism office on which end of the guerrilla General Sudirman, Indonesia's national hero, known for its struggle guerrillas.
A building that is architecturally striking buildings Bimo building. The building was designed with the concept of art deco, a design that flourished in the years 1920-1930's, a local priority with traditional elements remain open to new things and be accompanied by a different spirit from the public buildings that already exist. Ben House building form extends as typical of other European buildings, but the top of the front to be different with curved shapes.
The building that was quite prominent and historical value is Jiwasraya Insurance office. In the Netherlands, the building was used as the home of one employee insurance Nill Maatschappij, while in Japan was used as the residence of Major Butaico Otsuka, high-ranking Japanese army. Dated October 6, 1945, this building was used as a place Moh Saleh Bardosono talks with Otsuka in order to surrender weapons.
If still not satisfied also see the ancient buildings, you can down every niche Kotabaru. A row of old buildings of Dutch architecture will be found easily. Some of which have historical value is the former building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is located in the node path to Bridge Gondolayu, Brigjend Katamso house located on the east Kridosono Stadium, as well as electric bus shelter buildings typical Dutch design.
Kotabaru corners are now increasingly dynamic. There are a number of cafes where the rest after the tour enjoy the charm of the old city, an art gallery site of the various exhibitions, nor did miss the taste of various cuisines, even where the exercise. Enchantment Kotabaru as any city park are still able to sit and enjoy the shade on the right side of the street.
sorce : yogyes.com
0 komentar