Located amidst the hills which overlook the scenic Lampung Bay, the attractive city of Bandar Lampung is the biggest city as well as the capital of Lampung, the southernmost province of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is also a noteworthy visitor destination, offering cultural monuments and recreational parks as well as natural attractions to head over to in one’s own time.
No visit to the area would be complete without observing the well-known Krakatau Monument. This memorial testifies to the power of the mighty Mount Krakatau; when this volcano erupted in the year 1883 it flung this 500 kilogramme steel buoy from the depths of the sea to the office of the Dutch colonial administrator.
If you like museums you will be fascinated by the Sang Bumi Ruwa Jurai Museum which features an extensive collection which documents the history and culture of the region. The artefacts exhibited here include local artworks, valuable ceramics from old Siam and China, ancient currency and many other engrossing exhibits.
Not to be missed is the Art Market or Pasar Seni which will captivate anyone interested in the artistic sphere. Performers, artistes and art aficionados intermingle in this marketplace which has a Bohemian atmosphere. Here you will find an open air arena which is used to present musicals, dramatic creations and other cultural shows. You will also find an array of craft shops offering different kinds of handicrafts, artworks and souvenirs.
If you would like to obtain a genuine insight into the authentic design and architecture of traditional Lampung homes, make it a point to visit Kampung Kedamaian or Kampung Ulok Gading. Here you can observe the customary techniques of architecture as well as the originality of local homes, as well as their typical decorations and furniture.
For an authentic souvenir of the region make sure to purchase some of the fine fabric referred to as kain tapis. This unusual material is produced from silk, cotton or pineapple fibre and intermixed with silver or gold thread.
With so much to see and do a trip to Bandar Lampung is sure to enthral the traveller.
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