Limpapeh Bridge

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Limpapeh Bridge

Jembatan Limpapeh
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Coordinates 0°18′03″S100°22′06″E / 0.3007°S 100.3684°E / -0.3007; 100.3684
CarriesPedestrians
CrossesAhmad Yani Street
Locale Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Characteristics
DesignCovered pedestrian bridge
MaterialSteel
Total length90 metres (300 ft)
Width3.8 metres (12 ft)
History
Construction start1995
Opened1995
Location
Limpapeh Bridge
Interactive map of Limpapeh Bridge

Limpapeh Bridge (Jembatan Limpapeh) is a covered pedestrian bridge spanning Ahmad Yani Street in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Completed in 1995, the bridge connects Fort de Kock, a 19th-century Dutch colonial fortification, with Taman Budaya dan Margasatwa Kinantan (Kinantan Cultural and Wildlife Park). The bridge is considered one of Bukittinggi's iconic landmarks alongside Jam Gadang, the city's clock tower. [1]

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Etymology

The name "Limpapeh" derives from the Minangkabau language, where it means "central pillar" (tiang tengah) of a traditional house. In Minangkabau matrilineal culture, the term carries significant symbolic meaning: women, particularly mothers, are referred to as limpapeh rumah nan gadang (the central pillar of the big house), representing their essential role as the foundation of the family and preservers of cultural traditions. [2]

Description

The bridge measures 90 metres (300 ft) in length and 3.8 metres (12 ft) in width. [1] Constructed from steel, the structure features a distinctive yellow and red color scheme typical of West Sumatran architecture. [3] The bridge's design incorporates traditional Minangkabau architectural elements, including a pavilion in the middle section styled after a traditional Minangkabau house with gonjong (curved horn-shaped) roofline at its edges. [3]

The bridge is located in an area locally known as Kampung Cino in Benteng Pasar Atas village, within Guguk Panjang sub-district. [1] It spans over Ahmad Yani Street, one of Bukittinggi's main thoroughfares, and the Pasar Atas market area below. [4]

As a pedestrian bridge, Limpapeh exhibits noticeable vibration and swaying when crossed, which some visitors find thrilling. [3] The bridge offers panoramic views of Bukittinggi and the surrounding highlands, including distant views of Mount Marapi. [1] At night, the bridge is illuminated with colored lighting. [4]

Connected sites

The bridge serves as a link between two of Bukittinggi's major tourist attractions. On one end stands Fort de Kock, a Dutch fortification established in 1825 during the Padri War. The fort area has been transformed into a city park with historical remnants including 19th-century cannons.

The opposite end connects to Taman Budaya dan Margasatwa Kinantan (Kinantan Cultural and Wildlife Park), also known as Bukittinggi Zoo. A single admission ticket typically provides access to both the fort and the zoo via the bridge. [4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Limpapeh Bridge in Guguk Panjang Sub-District, Indonesia". Indonesia Tourism. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Limpapeh Rumah Nan Gadang" (in Indonesian). Fajar Sumbar. June 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Limpapeh Bridge, the Graceful Bridge from Bukit Tinggi". Hello Indonesia. October 30, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 "Jembatan Limpapeh, Bukittinggi, Indonesia". Wanderlog. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
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