Ampera Bridge

If Jakarta is synonymous with the Monas monument, then Palembang is synonymous with Ampera Bridge as a city icon which is famous for its empek-empek culinary. The people of Palembang City agree that the bridge that connects the area opposite the Ilir and the opposite side of the upstream is a symbol of the city which is the pride of the Palembang people. It is not surprising that various entertainment stages that are held in Palembang are often held around the Ampera Bridge.nnAmpera Bridge has a length of more than 1000 meters with a width of 22 meters (4 lanes of vehicles), with a height of up to 63 meters. In its time, the Ampera Bridge was recorded as the longest bridge in Southeast Asia. The idea of ​​building the Ampera Bridge has actually existed since the days of Dutch colonial rule in 1906, with the main aim of connecting two areas in Palembang which are separated by the Musi River, namely across the ilir and across the upstream. However, the idea was only realized in 1957.nnAt the beginning of its construction, the Ampera Bridge was deliberately designed so that the center of the bridge could be lifted so that large ships could cross the Musi River without getting caught in the bridge body. The lifting of the bridge body is carried out by mechanical means, namely by using two ballast pendants, each of which has a weight of about 500 tons, the pendulum is present in both towers. The speed of opening the bridge is about 10 meters / minute, and it takes about 30 minutes to fully open the bridge.nnNow, the Ampera Bridge is no longer reopened, apart from not being crossed by large boats, the long time to open the bridge will disrupt the flow of traffic on it. When the open function of the bridge is no longer used, the 500 ton pendulum in the two bridge towers is lowered, this is done for security reasons.nnBesides having a central function in connecting two areas separated by the Musi River, Ampera Bridge also has a long history of existence. At the beginning of its establishment, the Ampera Bridge was named Musi Bridge, considering that this bridge crosses between two areas separated by the Musi River. Then the name was also changed to Bung Karno Bridge, as a tribute to Sukarno who was considered to have played a major role in the construction of the bridge.nnPolitical problems in the country then changed the name of the Bung Karno Bridge to the Ampera Bridge. Ampera is an acronym for the Mandate of Suffering People. Ampera was a slogan often used by Sukarno, who appreciated his struggle to lead the country to achieve common prosperity and prosperity.nnAs an icon of Palembang City, the Ampera Bridge continues to undergo changes and renovations. The Ampera Bridge at night is decorated with lights so that it looks beautiful and exotic. Many argue, watching the Ampera Bridge at night is like witnessing the exotica of Venice in Italy. From the top of the Ampera Bridge, you will see the Kuto Besak Fortress which is still standing firmly. Meanwhile, Plasa Benteng Kuto Besak has a night culinary market which is always full of visitors. It is not surprising that many think that traveling to Palembang is incomplete if you haven't seen the beauty of the Ampera Bridge at night.

I have not visited this place in real, but I have visited in bus simulator Indonesia game. Even though I love this place. This bridge is wonderful.

Otentik. Palembang landmark. They now make it more beautyful. The pedestrian are now wide and offer seat near the centernof the bridge. Also can ride your bike here.

The icon city of Palembang. a little bit of maintenance that would be perfect

Although not clean enough esp. the underbridge, the view is excellent!