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Old City Hall Medan


Gedung Balai Kota Lama Medan

Let us trace the historical attractions in the city of Medan, and after yesterday's look around the magnificent palace Maimoon, Medan Grand Mosque that has a unique design and Tjong A Fie, now is the City Hall of Medan who also became one of historic buildings which is located in the province of north Sumatra, Medan exactly who he was already a hundred years. 

This building now is an old building that was built by the Dutch in 1900 pemerindah, not far from the historical Tjong A Fie. Old City Hall Medan in arsiteki by Hulswit This is one of the classic European-style buildings, with the dominance of white color, similar to the large buildings in Europe, which are generally dominated by the color white. This building is a silent witness of the events that once occurred in the city of Medan, during the Dutch colonial era, Japan, and until this moment. 

Formerly Old City Hall Medan is often used by the Dutch government, as a meeting hall for the Dutch officials in Medan. However, after the Dutch government stepped down, the Old City Hall Medan began not maintained, even when the Japanese colonial period, this old building had to be demolished. 

And for some time the building is not well maintained and looks worn out, but when the anniversary of the city of Medan to 400, then the government entitles investors to manage this old building. Finally, the Old City Hall this field becomes beautiful again, and now the main attraction for the tourists who want to visit. 

At this point though is rarely used, the old building is still visible glow white when viewed from the outside, and nice to look at. The tourists who come from out of town, or even tourists who come from abroad also often took pictures to capture their pictures when in the Old City Hall Medan. The atmosphere during the day or when the night had come seemed deserted, though it is located in the city center, and close to Merdeka Square. 

However, a different scene when the night is at Merdeka Walk, which has a bustling atmosphere and also many culinary selling there. At this time, the building was used when there are big events, like for example is a meeting between the mayor, the deputy regional meetings, and so forth. 

The old building now belongs to the city government of Medan. if you were in the city of Medan to berlubur, stop for a moment to look around the history of this old building, because anyone who visited no entry fee, or for free. You can invite your family for recreation as well education by introducing a bit of history of the old building is to your family. For those of you who may want to visit the island of Sumatra and is located in the city of Medan want to visit this place you can go it on foot from Freedom Square, approximately as far as 80 meters to Jl. City Hall.

Some of the photos of Old City Hall Medan:


Gedung Balai Kota Lama Medan

Gedung Balai Kota Lama Medan

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