Padang city has many beautiful tourist attractions. One of the most famous tourist attractions is the Siti Nurbaya bridge area. Like the Ampera Bridge, which is an icon and pride of the Palembang people, the city of Padang seems to have a no less interesting icon. Yes, the name of the icon of the city of Padang is the Siti Nurbaya Bridge. According to reliable sources, the Siti-Nurbaya Bridge was built in 1995 and it was completed and inaugurated in 2002. The bridge that crosses a river called Batang Arau is 156 meters long. This bridge connects the Old City of Padang with a place called Siti Nurbaya Park on Mount Padang. Why is it called Siti Nurbaya Bridge? You may be wondering why Padang's bridges and parks are called "Siti Nurbaya".
West Sumatra has many legends and folklore. One of the most phenomenal sagas is Marah Rusli's novel Siti Nurbaya. This is one of Balai Pustaka's letters. It is said that on top of Mount Padang there is a tomb which people believe to be the tomb of Siti Nurbaya. There we find many visiting tourists. And that is why the place was later called Taman Siti Nurbaya. Siti Nurbaya Bridge is one of the most popular places for tourists, especially young people. From the bridge, tourists can watch the sunset, enjoy views of Padang Old Town, and indulge in a variety of culinary delights in the evening.
In the evening, the Siti Nurbaya Bridge often has vendors selling various snacks such as roasted corn, grilled bread, grilled bananas, satay padang, and various kinds of drinks for tourists to enjoy at affordable prices.
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