Kilometer Zero in 5 Big Cities in Indonesia

Usually, each region has a zero reference point of the monument kilometer distance markers. Fun, the monument is not only used as a marker, but also as a tourist attraction. Let's walk down to zero miles in 5 major cities in Indonesia!The zero point is required as a marker kilometer distance from downtown to other areas. Typically, the zero point kilometer is marked by certain monuments or buildings. But do you know where the location of the zero point? detikTravel on Tuesday (4/10/2012) summarizes the point of zero miles in 5 major cities in Indonesia:

1. Maritime Museum, DKI Jakarta

Do you know where the location of the zero point kilometer DKI Jakarta? Maybe some people think Monas, but it was not! Jakarta zero kilometer point on the Maritime Museum.Fish Market is located at Jl No 1, Sunda Kelapa, North Jakarta, the Maritime Museum was originally a storage warehouse commodity crops VOC. In 1977 the Maritime Museum was inaugurated so by the Governor of Jakarta at the time, Ali Sadikin. When visiting the Maritime Museum, you will find a variety of marine equipment in Indonesia. In fact, there is also a wooden boat used for fishing nation of Papua.

2. Kilometer Zero Point Monument, Sabang, NAD

Zero kilometer point on the western end of Indonesia is located in Sabang, Aceh. As the zero point kilometer markers, built a monument located at the northern tip of Pulau Weh. If the opportunity to visit the largest city Sabang island of Weh, do not miss a visit to Monument Kilometer Zero Point is, yes!This monument is a cylindrical tower building with a height of 22.5 meters. When viewed more closely, in the end there is a symbol of an eagle. From this monument, you will be presented with a view of the high seas. Not only that, visitors can also see a herd of monkeys that inhabit the forest.

3. Twins Monument, Merauke, Papua

Just like Sabang Merauke also has a monument that marks the point of zero kilometers on the eastern tip of Indonesia. This monument is known as the Twins Monument, as placed in two places at the end of Indonesia, Sabang and Merauke.Memorial monument at Merauke named as similar as twins in Sabang. This is meant to remind that the vast Indonesia, Sabang Merauke includes, as one of the national song "From the Track".

4. Kilometer Zero Point area, Yogyakarta

In the city of Yogyakarta, Kilometer Zero is a region or a point which determines the distance between the area in Yogyakarta. Kilometer Zero Point area in front of the Post Office in Yogyakarta. Unfortunately, no specific monument which served as the zero kilometer mark.At night, Kilometer Zero Point area crowded with local people and tourists. There are many merchants who sell their wares there. You can enjoy a wonderful evening in Yogya.

5. Siger tower Lampung

Siger tower is the tower that became ground zero in the south of Sumatra. The tower was inaugurated on 30 April 2008 by the then Governor of Lampung. Tower that became the pride of the people of Lampung has become one of the landmarks and attractions in Lampung.When viewed as a physical, Siger tower was built with permanent shows a typical culture of Lampung, the colors yellow and red buildings that represent the golden color of the hat custom of the bride. This tower was prepared for tourism. This is seen with a room for travelers who want to see the beauty of the panorama of sea and natural surroundings. When it comes to this tower, do not forget to capture images in one of the towers that read "Zero Point Island of Sumatra"