Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Vredeburg Fort Yogyakarta (Indonesia)


Location Vredeburg Fortress dealing with the Great House. The fort was built in 1765 by the Dutch in the Dutch power to protect the residence of the Dutch rulers of Yogyakarta Kingdom cannon attacks. The fort is also surrounded by a moat, which until now still can be found there.


The fort is a square also has a control tower at the four corners and sides that allow the Dutch to walk around while on guard and opened fire when needed. On the basis of a cannon at the southern stronghold, Sultan's Palace and several other historic buildings including the surrounding traffic densities seen clearly. The fort is located not so far from downtown, and within walking distance of downtown.

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