Equator Monument
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Heritage · West Kalimantan, Kalimantan

Equator Monument

Historic monument marking the Earth equator line.

Description

A historic monument located in Pontianak exactly on the Earth equator line.

History

First built in 1928 by a Dutch geographer reconstructed multiple times since.

Local Culture

Represents the geographic pride of Pontianak the Equator City.

Activities

  • ✦ View shadows disappear on equinox
  • ✦ Explore museum

Culinary

Chai KuePontianak orange juice

Documentary

Gallery