Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
The unique architecture of Gedung Sate gets a lot of praise from the architects and construction experts around the world. This is because this building has a distinctive touch of European style combined with traditional architecture. With beauty of its own that is different compared to other buildings in Bandung, Gedung Sate also has a long history as it was built during the era of Dutch colonial rule.
In addition to the beauty of the architecture of this building, this building has a long history. With the former Dutch government, the building is called Gouvernements Bedrijven or GB. Designed by a team of experts from the Netherlands, it involved the manpower of 2000 workers including 150 engravers or bongpay sculptors of Chinese tombstones and wood carvers originating from Konghu or Canton. The massive effort resulted to the great detailings of this building, as today Gedung Sate becomes one of the major tourism and heritage attractions in Bandung, Indonesia.
The construction of Gedung Sate took 4 years to be finished and costs about 6 million guilders. This is the basis for determining the number of round objects pierced by a kind of skewer at the top of the building. There are many versions of Bandung society about round objects pierced by pole at the top of Gedung Sate. Some say it is satay, guava or jasmine flower.
Not only about the beauty and incredible sturdiness, Gedung Sate also has its own mystery. There are also sayings about the existence of underground passage connecting Gedung Sate with Pakuan Building which is the official house for West Java governor at this time. it is said that the Dutch deliberately make this secret way, but the news was ignored by the people of Gedung Sate. Today, this still remains a mystery to the surrounding community.
In addition to the beauty of the architecture of this building, this building has a long history. With the former Dutch government, the building is called Gouvernements Bedrijven or GB. Designed by a team of experts from the Netherlands, it involved the manpower of 2000 workers including 150 engravers or bongpay sculptors of Chinese tombstones and wood carvers originating from Konghu or Canton. The massive effort resulted to the great detailings of this building, as today Gedung Sate becomes one of the major tourism and heritage attractions in Bandung, Indonesia.
The construction of Gedung Sate took 4 years to be finished and costs about 6 million guilders. This is the basis for determining the number of round objects pierced by a kind of skewer at the top of the building. There are many versions of Bandung society about round objects pierced by pole at the top of Gedung Sate. Some say it is satay, guava or jasmine flower.
Not only about the beauty and incredible sturdiness, Gedung Sate also has its own mystery. There are also sayings about the existence of underground passage connecting Gedung Sate with Pakuan Building which is the official house for West Java governor at this time. it is said that the Dutch deliberately make this secret way, but the news was ignored by the people of Gedung Sate. Today, this still remains a mystery to the surrounding community.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Around the building, you will see beautiful gardens suited to be photo backgrounds, so do not hesitate to take as many photos as you want while taking a leisure stroll in the park. Also, make yourself free to visit Museum Gedung Sate located in the area to learn more information about the history of Indonesian government. Near Gedung Sate is Bandung Geology Museum that is suitable for educational tour with family and children. You can enjoy an educational tour here to learn more about the solar system to the geological state of Indonesia. It is also fun for the kids as they get to explore and see interesting fossils of animals and early humans, various types of rocks on earth, and even replicas of offshore platforms and mining sites.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
If you visit Gedung Sate on Sundays, you will find many local tourists who spend time there for sports or just sit back and relax. You will also find lots of stalls selling food and drinks and because this building has a name that means satay (a local dish), then you will find many sellers of satay around this building. The stalls also sell clothing, electronic goods, bags, and shoes. As you find many stalls in front of Gedung Sate, it will be easy to find something to bring home such as shirts that read “Bandung” or with Gedung Sate photos.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
Gedung Sate is accessible via public transportation such as taxi or ‘Angkot’. If you want to use public transport, you can take an angkot from Ir. H. Juanda Street and Sulanjana Street with angkot that goes to Cicaheum and get off in front of Gedung Sate with travel time approximately 5 minutes. Otherwise, choose to rent a car or your own private vehicle. This building is located at Diponegoro Street number 22, it is easy to reach because it is in downtown of Bandung and has good road conditions.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- Gedung Sate is closed during Indonesian national holidays.
- To explore the area freely, visit Gedung Sate over the weekends when the building is not in use by the officials.
- You should ask for the security guard’s permission to enter the site. It should be free of charge.
- If you visit the place on weekdays, you will see that the building is still being used as a workplace for the officials.
- Gedung Sate is also known as Gedung Putih among the locals, literally translated as White House, as it is also an administrative building.
- Bring your own water and some light snacks in case you get thirsty while walking around the area.
- Make sure your bag is secure if you use public transportation just to be cautious.
- If you interested in buying some goods around here, try bargaining for a cheaper price. However, be reasonable with your offer.
Despite being more than a hundred years old, the building of Gedung Sate still stands firm and beautiful, attracting more and more visitors worldwide
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
| Thursday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
| Friday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
| Saturday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
| Sunday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
Despite being more than a hundred years old, the building of Gedung Sate still stands firm and beautiful, attracting more and more visitors worldwide
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
| Thursday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
| Friday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
| Saturday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
| Sunday | 09:30 am to 04:00 pm |
Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
The unique architecture of Gedung Sate gets a lot of praise from the architects and construction experts around the world. This is because this building has a distinctive touch of European style combined with traditional architecture. With beauty of its own that is different compared to other buildings in Bandung, Gedung Sate also has a long history as it was built during the era of Dutch colonial rule.
In addition to the beauty of the architecture of this building, this building has a long history. With the former Dutch government, the building is called Gouvernements Bedrijven or GB. Designed by a team of experts from the Netherlands, it involved the manpower of 2000 workers including 150 engravers or bongpay sculptors of Chinese tombstones and wood carvers originating from Konghu or Canton. The massive effort resulted to the great detailings of this building, as today Gedung Sate becomes one of the major tourism and heritage attractions in Bandung, Indonesia.
The construction of Gedung Sate took 4 years to be finished and costs about 6 million guilders. This is the basis for determining the number of round objects pierced by a kind of skewer at the top of the building. There are many versions of Bandung society about round objects pierced by pole at the top of Gedung Sate. Some say it is satay, guava or jasmine flower.
Not only about the beauty and incredible sturdiness, Gedung Sate also has its own mystery. There are also sayings about the existence of underground passage connecting Gedung Sate with Pakuan Building which is the official house for West Java governor at this time. it is said that the Dutch deliberately make this secret way, but the news was ignored by the people of Gedung Sate. Today, this still remains a mystery to the surrounding community.
In addition to the beauty of the architecture of this building, this building has a long history. With the former Dutch government, the building is called Gouvernements Bedrijven or GB. Designed by a team of experts from the Netherlands, it involved the manpower of 2000 workers including 150 engravers or bongpay sculptors of Chinese tombstones and wood carvers originating from Konghu or Canton. The massive effort resulted to the great detailings of this building, as today Gedung Sate becomes one of the major tourism and heritage attractions in Bandung, Indonesia.
The construction of Gedung Sate took 4 years to be finished and costs about 6 million guilders. This is the basis for determining the number of round objects pierced by a kind of skewer at the top of the building. There are many versions of Bandung society about round objects pierced by pole at the top of Gedung Sate. Some say it is satay, guava or jasmine flower.
Not only about the beauty and incredible sturdiness, Gedung Sate also has its own mystery. There are also sayings about the existence of underground passage connecting Gedung Sate with Pakuan Building which is the official house for West Java governor at this time. it is said that the Dutch deliberately make this secret way, but the news was ignored by the people of Gedung Sate. Today, this still remains a mystery to the surrounding community.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Around the building, you will see beautiful gardens suited to be photo backgrounds, so do not hesitate to take as many photos as you want while taking a leisure stroll in the park. Also, make yourself free to visit Museum Gedung Sate located in the area to learn more information about the history of Indonesian government. Near Gedung Sate is Bandung Geology Museum that is suitable for educational tour with family and children. You can enjoy an educational tour here to learn more about the solar system to the geological state of Indonesia. It is also fun for the kids as they get to explore and see interesting fossils of animals and early humans, various types of rocks on earth, and even replicas of offshore platforms and mining sites.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
If you visit Gedung Sate on Sundays, you will find many local tourists who spend time there for sports or just sit back and relax. You will also find lots of stalls selling food and drinks and because this building has a name that means satay (a local dish), then you will find many sellers of satay around this building. The stalls also sell clothing, electronic goods, bags, and shoes. As you find many stalls in front of Gedung Sate, it will be easy to find something to bring home such as shirts that read “Bandung” or with Gedung Sate photos.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
Gedung Sate is accessible via public transportation such as taxi or ‘Angkot’. If you want to use public transport, you can take an angkot from Ir. H. Juanda Street and Sulanjana Street with angkot that goes to Cicaheum and get off in front of Gedung Sate with travel time approximately 5 minutes. Otherwise, choose to rent a car or your own private vehicle. This building is located at Diponegoro Street number 22, it is easy to reach because it is in downtown of Bandung and has good road conditions.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- Gedung Sate is closed during Indonesian national holidays.
- To explore the area freely, visit Gedung Sate over the weekends when the building is not in use by the officials.
- You should ask for the security guard’s permission to enter the site. It should be free of charge.
- If you visit the place on weekdays, you will see that the building is still being used as a workplace for the officials.
- Gedung Sate is also known as Gedung Putih among the locals, literally translated as White House, as it is also an administrative building.
- Bring your own water and some light snacks in case you get thirsty while walking around the area.
- Make sure your bag is secure if you use public transportation just to be cautious.
- If you interested in buying some goods around here, try bargaining for a cheaper price. However, be reasonable with your offer.
