JABAR EKSPRES – Bandung is one of the cities in Indonesia which has its own uniqueness. Tourists who visit will definitely keep unforgettable memories. One of the places you can visit in Bandung city is Braga Street. Along one kilometer, the Braga Street area has a recorded past history, from a row of buildings with classic nuances, to a calming atmosphere that evokes a sense of longing to return.
Jalan Braga or Braga Street is one of the many references for favorite tourist attractions in the city of Bandung, Indonesia. To go to Braga Street, you can take private vehicles and trains from the center of Bandung.
These are 5 reasons why you should visit Braga Street in Bandung for Vacation
- Unique and interesting Heritage Tour
Braga Street area is surrounded by historic buildings, such as the Merdeka Building, Museum of the Asia-Africa Conference, Bandung City Square, Bandung City Zero Point, and other office buildings that were established since the colonial period. By walking this road, you will not only take a walk to enjoy the atmosphere of the city, but also get to know the history of the Bandung even further.
Before being used as a protocol road in Bandung, Braga Street was once referred to as a road that often killed people during the colonial period. During military aggression, this area becomes prone to be passed. But now, Braga has transformed very rapidly and has become a metropolitan area that is well-known among domestic and foreign tourists.
- Lots of Instagramable places
In ancient times, Braga Street was once called “De meest Europese winkelstraat van Indië” which means an elite shopping complex for Europeans. According to Haryo Kunto’s notes in a book entitled “Faces of Bandoeng Tempo Doeloe” (1984), the Braga area became one of the well-known shopping centers for the upper middle class. With the feel of this classic and modern area, Jalan Braga is able to attract people (especially young people) to take pictures. You can also capture moments through the camera lens to add to your personal photo collection and upload them to social media.
