Fort Margherita, Colonial fort near Sarawak River, Kuching, Malaysia.
The three-story stone fortress features tall defensive walls, a watchtower, and cannons positioned along wooden windows facing the river.
Charles Brooke, the second Rajah of Sarawak, constructed Fort Margherita in 1879 to defend Kuching against pirates operating in the Sarawak River.
The Brooke Gallery within Fort Margherita exhibits artifacts and personal belongings of the White Rajah dynasty that ruled Sarawak for generations.
Visitors reach the fort by taking a river cruise from Pangkalan Batu or driving through the roads connecting to Kuching city center.
The fort included glass shards embedded in its high walls and served as an execution ground until the Japanese occupation during World War II.
Location: Kuching
Inception: 1879
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: 1.56056,110.34944
Latest update: May 16, 2025 13:23
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