Fort Vredeburg, Colonial fortress museum in Gondomanan, Indonesia
Fort Vredeburg is a fortress in Yogyakarta with four watchtowers at each corner of its square layout and a partially visible moat surrounding it. The building now functions as a military museum displaying exhibits about Indonesian history inside its rooms.
The Dutch East India Company built the fortress in 1760 to secure control over Yogyakarta. After an earthquake in 1867, it was renamed from Rustenburg to Vredeburg, meaning Peace Fort.
The fort displays the story of Indonesia's independence struggle through photographs and dioramas showing how people fought against colonial rule. These exhibits help visitors understand what role this place played in the resistance.
The location is easily reached by several Trans Jogja bus routes and maintains regular opening hours for visitors. The four towers provide views over the city, and the interior rooms are organized in a straightforward way to walk through.
The fort preserves rooms with scenes depicting key moments in the struggle against Dutch rule, from Prince Diponegoro's capture to President Sukarno's return. These dioramas let visitors experience the history in an almost personal way.
Location: Yogyakarta
Inception: March 11, 1987
Address: Jalan Margo Mulyo
GPS coordinates: -7.80044,110.36569
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
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