Trace The History Of Banda Aceh

A lot of historical places in Aceh, but many of those who do not know the history trail in Banda Aceh. And if we trace a lot of historical things and has a great story and unique. Said a poet's history, learn from history, and you will not repeat the mistake a second time. Right away, here are some traces of history in Banda Aceh.

1. Baiturrahman Mosque

Not complete it if it does not stop this mosque while in the city of Banda Aceh, because this mosque is the icon of the city of Banda Aceh. The mosque was built by the Sultan Iskandar Muda in the year 1022 AH / 1612 AD, has a large pond in front of it is similar to the Taj Mahal in India. This magnificent mosque which is surrounded by seven domes and towers 5 of the entry in the list of 100 most beautiful mosques in the world, Acehnese should be proud of this and be a motivation to better preserve and maintain the fine traces of heritage

2. Gunongan

Gunongan symbolize love proof to the Sultan Iskandar Muda Phang Putroe or Kamaliah Queen derived from pahang - Malaysia. Because of his wife's longing in his hometown so that Sultan Iskandar Muda Making buildings to reduce homesickness his wife. Gunongan shape is inspired by the region's hometown Kamaliah Queen surrounded by hills. Gunongan is located in the center of Banda Aceh, village Sukaramai. Many visitors come to this place to take pictures and listen to the story of young love with the Kamaliah Queen of the Sultan Iskandar.

3. Aceh Tsunami Museum

Aceh Tsunami Museum is a museum which was founded in 2009, which was designed by the Indonesian architect Ridwan Kamil. Meseum has an area of ​​2500 meters with four floors. When you first enter the museum we will pass through the narrow and dark, and in between there is a high water wall with water drop effect, it is recalled at the time of the tsunami in Aceh. After passing this place you will see a screen that presents standing photo Aceh tsunami in 2004, from the picture you can feel how the grief and pain of victims of the tsunami disaster. In this museum there is also a space of self-determination or fighting room there is also a call the light if god because at the top there are the words of God. It is based on the basis of the struggle of the victims who asked for help of Allah, but each person has his own destiny. And thank God for those who survived when stuck in the water and continue to fight against the current and eventually survived the tsunami, this is in accordance with the meaning of hope bridge bridge (expectations).

4. Floating Diesel Boats

Floating ship diesel is a silent witness the enormity of the tsunami in Aceh which occurred on 26 December 2004. How not floating ship weighing 2,600 tons were taken by the tsunami waves as far as 5 kilometers from the coast Ule Lhee and stranded in the village Punge Blang. The ship is now a museum that reminds us aceh enormity of the tsunami. Many visitors who come every day off to take pictures and see firsthand the ship. Visitors who come from both local and foreign. This vessel has a length of 63 meters, 19 meters wide, 4.3 meters high, and is able to generate 10.5 megawatts of power.  In addition to these vessels, there are also some other boats were stranded in residential areas such as boat houses perched above the village pulo and ships owned by PT. Semen Andalas Indonesia stranded in the district of Lhoknga.

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