Van der Wijck Fort

The octagonal fortification spans over 3,000 square meters across two floors, featuring red brick walls and strategic observation points at 30 meters elevation.

Originally named Fort Cochius, the structure was built between 1814 and 1816 following the Anglo-Dutch Treaty to strengthen Dutch control in Java.

The fort transformed from a VOC office to a military defense post, later becoming a training facility for Indonesian territorial defense forces.

The fort opens daily from 8 AM to 5 PM, with an entrance fee of 25,000 rupiah including access to train rides and swimming facilities.

The fortress incorporates an eight-sided architectural design, representing the only military structure of this geometric pattern in Indonesia.

Location: Gombong

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

GPS coordinates: -7.59898,109.51822

Latest update: May 23, 2025 02:49