About Monumen Simpang Lima Gumul
Monumen Simpang Lima Gumul is a 25-meter triumphal arch monument located at the five-way intersection in Tugurejo, Ngasem, Kediri Regency, East Java. Built between 2003 and 2008 and modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, it serves as a landmark and icon of Kediri. The monument features reliefs depicting Kediri history and culture, surrounded by a large paved plaza, gardens, and commercial areas popular for recreation and photography.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large triumphal arch monument standing in the center of a busy five-road roundabout, surrounded by a wide paved plaza and gardens. The ground level offers open space for strolling, photography, and viewing the monument's reliefs and architecture. The surrounding area includes food stalls, souvenir shops, and seating areas. At night the monument is illuminated with colorful lights. The upper floors of the arch are occasionally accessible for panoramic views of the Kediri area.
Key highlights
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25-meter triumphal arch modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
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Located at the iconic five-way intersection (Simpang Lima) in Gumul
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Reliefs and carvings depicting history and culture of Kediri
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Large plaza and gardens used for recreation and photography
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Night illumination with colorful lights