Jam Gadang

Jam Gadang (Minangkabau for "Big Clock") is a clock tower, major landmark, and tourist attraction in the city of Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is in the centre of the city, near the main market, Pasar Ateh. It has large clocks on each face.

Jam Gadang
Jam Gadang in February 2017
0.3052°S 100.3696°E / -0.3052; 100.3696
LocationBukittinggi
DesignerYazid Abidin, Sutan Gigi Ameh & Haji Moran
Height26 metres (85 ft)
Beginning date1926
Completion date1926
Dedicated toBukittinggi City Secretary
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