Simpang Lima Gumul Monument

The Simpang Lima Gumul Monument (Indonesian: Monumen Simpang Lima Gumul) or commonly abbreviated as SLG is a monument at Kediri, East Java in Indonesia. The monument resembles the Arc de Triomphe of Paris, France. Construction of SLG began in 2003 and was inaugurated in 2008. The building is located at Tugurejo Village, Ngasem district of Kediri Regency, precisely at the center of the meeting of five roads (Lima means five) that lead to Central City of Kediri, Sub District of Pagu, Sub District of Pare, Sub District of Plosoklaten, and Sub District of Pesantren.

Simpang Lima Gumul Monument
Monumen Simpang Lima Gumul
7.816050°S 112.062850°E / -7.816050; 112.062850
LocationTugurejo, Sub District of Ngasem, Regency of Kediri, East Java, Indonesia
TypeTriumphal Arch
Height25 m (82 ft)
Beginning date2003
Completion date2008
Dedicated toThe New Administrative Capital of Kediri

Aside from being an icon, SLG is currently also a center of the new economy and trade of Kediri Regency.

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