History Of Simpang Lima Gumul

A monument stands proudly at the intersection of five roads between Kediri, Pare, Pagu, Wates / Pesantren and Gurah. People call it the Simpang Lima Gumul Monument or SLG. This place is one of the tourist attractions in the city of Kediri. In addition, this place is also an economic and trade center in the district. The monument that was built also contained an expectation, namely the advancement of the wheel of the economy of Kediri. Well Before visiting this place, let's see more important information about Simpang Lima Gumul, Historical Tourism from Kediri.

History of the Simpang Lima Gumul

The Simpang Lima Gumul Monument is an icon of Kediri district. The shape resembles the Arc de Triomphe located in Paris, France. If the Arc de Triomphe commemorates the warriors who died during the French revolution and the Napoleonic war, then the Gumul Five Symbol Five Monument was inspired by King Jongko Joyoboyo. He was a ruling king in the 12th century who aspired to unite five regions in Kediri district.
The construction of the Gumul Lima Five Monument began in 2003 and was inaugurated in 2008. Mr. Sutrisno, the regent of Kediri at that time initiated to build this monument in Tugu Rejo Village, Ngasem sub-district, Kediri. Its development is estimated to reach 300 billion rupiah.

Tourism Simpang Lima Gumul Kediri

The Gumul Simpang Lima area has a land area of ​​up to 37 hectares as a whole. The building area is 804 square meters and the height reaches 25 meters. The Simpang Lima Gumul Monument has 6 floors and is lined with 3 stairs 3 meters high from the ground floor. Uniquely, the width and height of the monument symbolizes the date, month and year of the Regency of Kediri, namely March 25, 804 AD.
On the left and right sides of the monument, there are 16 reliefs, where each sculpture depicts the history of Kediri Regency. Each of these sculptures shows a high artistic and cultural value of the people of East Java. At the corners of the monument, you can also see the statue of Ganesha. Ganesha is a deity worshiped by Hindus who is considered a god of knowledge and intelligence, protection, wisdom and repellent.
Once you enter the Simpang Lima Gumul Monument, this Historical Tourism from Kediri, you will meet meeting rooms in the main building and auditorium with a dome roof. On the upper side of the building, you can find dioramas and minimarkets that sell souvenirs typical of this monument. While the function room is located in the underground section. Also in this underground section, you will find 3 access-shaped aisles that connect the parking lot to the basement of the monument. The access to the hall is so beautiful that it's a shame you don't take it as a memento.

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