This is not Paris, This is Kediri

You should've known that Indonesia has the almost same monument with Paris. The whole world must be knows about L'arch de Triumphe, but who knows about Simpang Lima Gumul? The government, the regent of Kediri, built this monument on purpose. He thought that this monument would become one of most visited places for improving the economic aspect in Kediri. If L’arch de Triomphe Paris which was made by Napoleon tells about the glory of France, then Simpang Lima Gumul Kediri tells about the history of Kediri Kingdom. There are histories of Kediri Kingdom relief on the monument’s wall.

Simpang Lima Gumul is located in Tugurejo,  Ngasem, Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. It stands as the centre of intersection toward five sub district, they are Kediri, Menang, Pare, Pesantren and Plosoklaten. That’s why the name is Simpang Lima Gumul. Simpang Lima in English means five intersections. We visited the monument at night. It was a perfect way to see such a beautiful building which is shone by the lights. One word, romantic!

It seemed that all of us was falling in love with the atmosphere at that evening. The monument looked yellow and shining, and the sky was really blue. There were quite a lot of people there, some with their family, some with their friends, and some with their lovers. To be honest, I was a little bit envy. I wanna be there with my lover too! >,<

So, that's all for Simpang Lima Gumul. I wish I could be there again someday (with my lover, hehe..) I think it is the most beautiful monument I've ever seen. Well, see you in another little notes! ;)