Pendem Cilacap Fort

The stone structure features a square layout with four corner bastions and thick defensive walls surrounding a two-story central building and courtyard.

Built in 1786 by Dutch colonizers, the fort temporarily held Prince Diponegoro in 1830 before his transfer to Batavia for trial and exile.

The museum displays military artifacts and documents from different periods, including Dutch colonial rule, Japanese occupation, and Indonesian independence struggle.

The museum opens daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with guided tours available in Indonesian and English for groups of visitors.

The fort contains original prison cells where Indonesian freedom fighters were detained during various periods of colonial occupation.

Location: Cilacap

Inception: 1871

Made from material: brick, plaster

Address: Jl. Benteng, Sentolokawat, Cilacap, Kec. Cilacap Sel., Kabupaten Cilacap, Jawa Tengah 53211 53211

GPS coordinates: -7.74921,109.01709

Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:45