Benteng Kuto Besak Fortress

Benteng Kuto Besak Fortress start having been built in 1780, and first time used in Monday February 12, 1797. Kuto Besak Fortress is a sultanate palace that became central of Sultanate Palembang monarchy on 18th century. The idea to built Benteng kuto Besak Fortress was began by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I that ruled in 1724 until 1758 and the accomplishment was finished by his son Sultan Mahmud Badarudin, the king and religion leader. There are three similar bastion that become the fortress unique characteristic. Also, there are two entrance gate in southern and northern direction, the main-gate faces toward Musi River is called as Lawang Kuto, and the other one as Lawang Buritan.
Many development in the round of Benteng kuto Besak Fortress is projected to be public recreation area offering Musi exotic panorama and historical buildings tourism. If we have a look at the fortress from Sebrang Ulu area or above the Ampere bridge, the viewed panorama is a spacious yard with row of palm tress on the front of Palembang head-city office.

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