This is Tarutung city landmark, a cross-shaped monument built in Dolok (hill) Siatas Barita order to honor, dedication, and exceptional dedication of Dr. Ludwig Ingwer Nommensen. Nommensen is a missionary origin Marsch Nordstrand, the North German who taught Christianity in the Land of Batak Batak to free society from animism and underdevelopment of civilization.
The peak (mountain) Siatas this Barita, Nommensen never be killed by the people of Batak ritual worship took place when sombaon Siatas Banta, the spirit of nature worship of the Batak. Currently ritual leader (Sibaso) ordered his followers to kill, Nommensen deal and said that the spirits are spirits of demons. After that, Sibaso fell down and did not bother him anymore.
To be able to sign in, you have to pay the entrance fee of the Cross of Love of Rp 2 thousand per person. This cross has a height of approximately 30 meters and is decorated with lights so at night will be obvious from the cities Tarutung which is in the foothills of the Barita Siatas.
From the position of this cross, you can view the city Tarutung. There is also an altar and seating with a capacity of 600 people for spiritual tourism, held meetings there. There are also small houses, called the House of Prayer, a place where tourists can offer prayers to the Creator. The charm of the tourist attractions in North Sumatra is always crowded with tourists visit.
Address Cross Love: Bukit Siatas Barita, district. Siatas Banta, Tarutung, North Sumatra
GPS Coordinates: 2.014615,99.001711
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