Gedung Sate

Gedung Sate, a public building, was built in 1920 by Dutch architect J. Gerber as the seat of the Dutch East Indies department of State-Owned Enterprises, and it was constructed in a neoclassical style with traditional Indonesian characteristics (such as Hindu-Buddhist themes). The structure now functions as both the governor's residence and a museum for the province of West Java.

Gedung Sate is a moniker that directly translates to 'satay building' in Indonesian. This is a reference to the shape of the structure's center pinnacle, which resembles the shape of a typical Indonesian dish called satay. The six spheres in the center pinnacle signify the six million guldens invested in the building's construction. Because it is the hub of West Java administration as well as the most intriguing icon to see, this Indo-European architectural style edifice always appears to be packed on weekdays and holidays. The edifice facing Mount Tangkuban Perahu rises magnificently equipped with the Gedung Sate Tower, surrounded by well-prepared gardens.

Location: Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia