Town square is a large open area in the center of a city and is used for various community activities. Most of the square is used as a meeting place for people to have a conversation, discussion, hold folk parties and others. Town square also often be used as a place for people’s markets, concerts, political demonstrations, community gatherings and other events that require large crowds of people. In the town square area are usually built monuments, statues, fountains or other features, because town square is also often used as a city landmark.
The function of the town squares in Indonesia is not much different from other countries, most cities and regencies in Indonesia have town squares that serve as public area and place for holding events both for entertainment or important events organized by the government or the community. The renovation of the town square in Indonesia continues to be carried out from time to time following current development, the purpose of the renovation is to beautify the appearance of the town square as a city icon.
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Merdeka Square is the town square located in the heart of Jakarta. This town square is the largest in Indonesia with the width stretches for around one kilometer. The town square is surrounded by various important offices and buildings such as the Presidential Palace, the Supreme Court, and various state ministry offices. In the center of Merdeka Square stands the National Monument which is the icon of Jakarta.
Jakarta being a province that has the largest town square in Indonesia, making this town square as well as one of the leading tourist sites in Jakarta. Even though it has become a tourist attraction, visitors can enter this 80 hectares town square area without having to pay the entrance fee, except for certain areas such as the national monument area. Within this town square, visitors can use it for sports, such as jogging. There are also six fields in the area, such as a basketball court, a volleyball court, and futsal courts. There is also an urban forest complete with deers brought from the Bogor Palace.
Discussing the Merdeka Square Jakarta, it will not miss the existence of The National Monument Of Indonesia as an icon of Jakarta, even Indonesia. The National Monument Of Indonesia is a memorial monument built to commemorate the struggle of Indonesian people in fighting for their country’s independence. The attractions offered by this National Monument area, such as visiting the museum room inside the national monument to see various historical collections of Indonesians as well as studying the events that occurred at that time, enjoying the fountain show accompanied by Indonesian songs every Sunday night and Saturday, or play with a herd of deer in the National Monument Park area.
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Engku Putri Center Park Batam is a town square of Batam City which is built around government and commercial areas. There are no entrance fees that need to be paid by visitors to visit this town square, since it is provided by the government for public use. The facilities available are also very complete and in accordance with the needs of city residents. Various communities often come to this square to carry out their activities.
Engku Putri Center Park Batam is always crowded because the place is very spacious and comfortable. In the middle of the town square lies a large field which is usually used for ceremonies or big events. The field is surrounded by various sports facilities such as basketball courts, futsal courts, climbing walls, skate parks and others. Around the town square, there are various buildings that support the activities and growth of Batam City, such as Mega Mall Batam Center which is a shopping center, Batam Center Point International Ferry Terminal as an international ferry port, There is also the famous and interesting Batam Grand Mosque that attract visitors with its architecture.
Engku Putri Center Park Batam as a tourist destination also offers various tourist attractions. Visitors will be amazed by the beautiful sunset view from this town square area, many visitors come here to watch and take photos of it. With its function as a gathering place in accordance with the concept of a public space in modern society, almost all of the Batam citizen activities are held in this town square, from official government activities to various entertainment events and also music concerts are often held here.
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Bandung City Square has a long history. The town square is located in the heart of the city, and was built in 1811 in conjunction with the development of the city. This town square has facilities such as a children’s playground, library, and wireless internet network. Bandung City Square was renovated several times until the last major renovation was in 2014, which made Bandung Square a spacious garden equipped with a fountain as one of the symbols of the city of Bandung.
The main place that always attracts the attention of tourists is a large green field. The area of 1,200 square meters is covered with synthetic grass with beautiful geometric motifs when viewed from above. Although the shape is different, the function remains the same, as an open space for people to gather and relax. Synthetic grass is deliberately used because of its durability consideration. On the north side, there is a children’s playground equipped with educational games. Meanwhile, on the south side, there is a park with benches. All visitors are allowed to enjoy Bandung City Square as they wish, be it for relaxing, discussing, playing, taking pictures, or having a picnic.
There is also the Bandung Grand Mosque which is located side by side with the Bandung City Square. The mosque, which is the same age as the Bandung City Square, has a characteristic in the form of a golden dome and two towering towers on the right and left sides. Apart from being a place of worship for Moeslims, Bandung Great Mosque is also a tourist attraction that is no less interesting to visit. Tourists can climb to the top of the two towers flanking the main building. By paying a fairly cheap ticket, visitors will be taken using an elevator to the top. The view of the town square from above and the panorama of the city of Bandung will be an impressive memory.
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