Jalan Braga
31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments
Jl. Braga is one of the oldest and most important streets in Bandung. Originally running from the train tracks to the south, it is now a busy shopping and cultural area. There are several interesting antique shops along the road, as well as traditional craft stores and exellent shop selling leather and snakeskin products. Important historic sites on this street include : The Alun-alun square ( where the mayor`s residence lies); The gran mosque (on the south side); jl. Bancey ( a prison cell in which Soekarno was held by the Dutch). On the other side of the river , behind the art deco PLN buildings, is an exiting night market. A stroll down Jl. Braga will also give you a good tour of the city`s architecturally important buildings. Don`t miss City Hall, ST Angela`s School, The Preanger Aerowisata and Savoy Homann hotels ( both now restored to their former glory), and of course , The Gedung Merdeka.
Posted on: May 31, 2008
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