Si Jagur in Jakarta

If you are looking for myriad of tourist attractions in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia located on the northwestern coast of Java, then perhaps you won’t be satisfied. However, the natural beauty, remnants of Indonesian history, evolving urban setting and rich heritage, makes Jakarta in Indonesia originally known as Sunda Kelapa, a popular tourist destination. Si Jagur in Jakarta is a Portuguese canon, which unravels the history of growth of Jakarta under Portuguese imperial forces as well as the local faith and customs.

Features of Si Jagur in Jakarta

Located in Jalan Taman Fatahillah in West Jakarta, Si Jagur in Jakarta speaks a lot about the faith of the locals in the area. Si Jagur is an ancient Portuguese cannon which was brought and kept in Fort Batavia since 1641 till the fort was razed in 1809. This huge bronze cannon, Si Jagur, was actually a memento of war, which the Portuguese won after the fall of Melaka in 1641. You may now spot Si Jagur in Jakarta in the northern side of Fatahillah Square.

History says that Si Jagur was a person who was changed into cannon when he died. Later, his wife, also changed into a cannon, was shifted to Banten, another harbor town on the western side of Jakarta, because people apprehended that if the couple were buried beside one another, some kind of devastation would be caused. As you view Si Jagur in Jakarta, you shall understand about the sexual faith prevalent in Indonesia. There is a fist jutting out from behind the cannon. The thumb between the index and middle fingers is considered to bear a strong sexual connotation for the locals. While the Indonesians believe, that the site of the canon may induce fertility, many barren women go to the extent of sitting on the barrel of the canon in order to expect a child.

Fast Facts about Si Jagur in Jakarta

Address: Jalan Taman Fatahillah, Kota, Jakarta, 11110
Phone Number: +62 21 315 4094 (Tourist Information)
Neighbourhood: West Jakarta
Category: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing
Opening hours: 24 hrs

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