Otanaha Fortress, Portuguese colonial fort in Gorontalo City, Indonesia.
The fortress stands on Dembe Hill, featuring strong stone walls and providing expansive views over Limboto Lake and surrounding Gorontalo region.
Built in 1522, King Ilato from Gorontalo Kingdom collaborated with Portuguese sailors to construct this defensive structure using sand, calcium, and Maleo bird eggs.
The names of three connected fortresses reflect the family of Naha: Otanaha, Otahiya, and Uwole, representing local nobility's resistance against foreign powers.
Visitors need to climb 348 stairs divided into four segments to reach the summit, with designated rest stops along the ascending path.
The fortress construction incorporated Maleo bird eggs as binding material, demonstrating an unusual combination of local resources and Portuguese building techniques.
Location: Gorontalo
GPS coordinates: 0.54888,123.00815
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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