Rumah Gurita

A House of Satanic Worship? Octopus House, Bandung

The public’s question has been answered – in 2013, a local news channel was set to debunk the ongoing rumours of a ‘Satanist Church’ in Bandung. The unmissable sculpture of a giant octopus sitting on the roof of the house had sparked up much curiosity online in the past. A group of journalists’ attempt to uncover its mystery found that the ‘octopus house’ is encircled by a series of houses, and the only way inside is through House Number 6 (and for some reason, there are three places where the number ‘6’ is displayed on the front of the house). The investigation ended when a loud quarrel broke out between the journalists and the caretakers of the house.

A person claiming to be a former member of the ‘satanic church’ reported to the authorities that the house is used for cult-related sex rituals. Several investigations later, no evidence supporting the allegation was found. The owner of the house, Frans Halimawan, appeared on a news broadcast and expressed his fury with the false accusations. As an art devotee, he explained how every piece of the house symbolizes his life journey, including his struggles as well as his beliefs, and that these rumours have offended him deeply. Believe it or not, decide for yourself!

Rumah Gurita

Location: Jl. Cipedes Selatan No. 6, Sukajadi, Bandung, West Java.
Getting There: From Jl. Djunjunan (Pasteur), enter Jl. Cipedes Selatan just before Hotel Grand Aquila, continue straight and turn right at the end.

Source : https://indonesia.tripcanvas.co/bandung/haunted-places-in-indonesia/

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