Fort Rotterdam, Military fort and museum in Makassar, Indonesia
Fort Rotterdam features five defensive bastions connected by seven-meter-high walls, with eleven original buildings from the 17th century inside the complex.
Built in 1545 by the Gowa Kingdom, the fort was later captured by Dutch forces in 1667 and transformed into their regional military headquarters.
The La Galigo Museum within the fort displays prehistoric megaliths, ancient weapons, coins, and traditional artifacts from the Sulawesi region.
Visitors can explore the fort ramparts, examine old cannons, and access the museum collection showcasing the maritime history of eastern Indonesia.
Prince Diponegoro, a Javanese resistance leader, spent his final 25 years imprisoned in the southwestern bastion of Fort Rotterdam until 1855.
Location: Makassar
Inception: 1545
GPS coordinates: -5.13439,119.40575
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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