palembang kekinian

Ampera Bridge  is a  Vertical-lift bridge  in the city of  Palembang ,  South Sumatra ,  Indonesia , which is the landmark of the city. It connects Seberang Ulu and Seberang Ilir, two regions of Palembang. It can no longer be opened to allow ships to pass. The bridge was planned during the era of Indonesia's first president, who wanted a bridge that could open and be a match for London's  Tower Bridge . The funds for the construction came from Japanese war reparations, with the Fuji Car Manufacturing Co. Ltd being given responsibility for design and construction. However, at the time, Japan had no bridges of this type, and Fuji Car had no bridge-building experience. The official opening was carried out by Minister/Commander of the Army Lieutenant General  Ahmad Yani  on 30 September 1965, only hours before he was killed by troops belonging to the  30 September Movement . At first, the bridge was known as the Bung Karno Bridge, after t...