Welcome travelers. You are confused to find interesting sights on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia? On this occasion, explorecelebes.com will inform you about the historical tourist destinations in Sulawesi, Indonesia, precisely in Gowa regency, South Sulawesi Province, namely Somba Opu Fortress.
Have you heard of this place? For those of you who have never heard or visited the Somba Opu Fortress and will plan a holiday to enjoy the historical tour at Somba Opu Fortress, this article can you make reference to your destination in Sulawesi Island.
History Tour of Somba Opu Fortress
When you visit South Sulawesi Province, one of the sights that you should not miss is the old fort that witnessed the history of the struggle of the people of the Kingdom of Gowa in the face of Dutch Colonial, namely Somba Opu Fort. Upon entering the Somba Opu Fortress area and tracing every trace of the remaining gowa royal heritage from the ruins of the castle, you feel brought to the time during the Dutch colonial period.
One of the most difficult forts conquered in Indonesia during the Dutch colonial era was the Somba Opu Fortress. The proof of power Somba Opu Fort is visible from the remains of the still-standing wall. The walls are made very thick with red-brick material that is difficult to penetrate. Based on the map stored in the Museum Makassar, Somba Opu Fortress square with an area of about 15 ha. The sides of this castle measuring 2 kilometers with a height of about 7 to 8 meters and a thickness of 12 feet. At each end of the fort, there is a high fence made of clay stone.
Now it exists only a few walls and three bastions, fortified sides and corners designed to strengthen the defense, namely the middle bastion, southwest bastion, and the last northwestern bastion or also called Buluwara Agung. At bastion Buluwara Agung had once placed the cannon of Anak Makassar, the most powerful cannon ever owned by Indonesians with a length of 6 meters and a diameter of 4.14 cm, this cannon has a weight of 9,500 kg.
The construction of this fort was aimed at protecting Somba Opu from the Dutch attack. In history, this Fort is one of several fort Gowa kingdom that once protected the entire Gowa-Tallo people from the onslaught of Dutch troops under the leadership of Spellman in 1669.
Apart from its function as a Gowa-Tallo royal defense, Somba Opu Fort was then a center of government and trade with various Infrastructure buildings therein. Built in the 16th century by the King of Gowa IX, he is Daeng Matanre Karaeng Tumapa'risi 'Kallonna. This fortress reflects the glory of the Gowa-Tallo kingdom which at that time was and one of the bustling ports visited by traders from around the World.
In addition you will see also some concrete marks that indicate that there are buildings that have not been dug underground. Somba Opu fortress has been hundreds of years old, the fortress of this fort has been destroyed by the Dutch troops until in the end many of the ruins of the castle are buried in the ground due to the increase of sediment from the sea.
In 1980 the fort was discovered by some historians and archaeologists, then in 1990 held a restoration and reconstruction so that the area of the castle looks better. Somba Opu Fort is now a historic site that continues to be preserved and preserved as a cultural heritage area owned by Indonesia, especially the people of South Sulawesi.
Tourist Activities in Somba Opu Fort
Visiting Somba Opu Fortress, you like visiting all areas in South Sulawesi, because inside the fort has been built argowisata area in the form of a collection of traditional houses from all regions in South Sulawesi. The construction of this traditional house reflects that ancient times there was a kingdom that united South Sulawesi in a single flag before finally being vied by the Dutch through the VOC.
In addition to traditional houses, there is also a museum called Karaeng Pattingaloang. The name Karaeng Pattingaloang is the name of a scholar and statesman who lived in the days of the Kingdom of Gowa, son of King Tallo VI. The name of Karaeng Pattingaloang is then immortalized as the name of the museum as a tribute to his role in building the Kingdom of Gowa.
Entering the museum, visitors will be greeted with a gun cannon. This cannon is the result of the reconstruction of the original cannon that had escorted the establishment of Somba Opu Fortress. Inside the museum, there are various collections mostly obtained from excavations in 1989, before the revitalization of Somba Opu Fortress became a historical tourist attraction.
From the results of excavations of royal remains, the museum now has various collections of materials or bricks that have been used to build Somba Opu Fortress. In addition, there are also cannon balls, bullet guns, porcelain, pottery, ceremonial tools, traditional clothing, replicas of traditional weapons used in various traditional ceremonies, to currency used in Sulawesi.
The most interesting of the tourist area of Somba Opu Fort, every year held cultural exhibition and development of South Sulawesi by local government. Visiting Somba Opu, tourists will get information about the struggles of past leaders, historical and cultural heritage and also a brief history of the reasons for the establishment of this tourist destination.
Location and Transportation to Somba Opu Fortress
The fort is located on Daeng Tata street, Somba Opu Fortress Village, Barombong District, Gowa Regency. The distance of this castle from downtown Makassar about 15 minutes. From downtown Makassar Field Karebosi, Somba Opu historic fortress can be reached by city transport called Pete-Pete.
When using Pete-Pete, from Karebosi field using Pete-Pete with code number 05 Cendrawasih route, from Cendrawasih we turn to the Transport that goes to Somba Opu Fortress. This public transport will take you to the area where Ojek often awaits the tourists who want to enter the Somba Opu Fortress area. Ojek costs only IDR 10,000 / person. Ojek is a local transportation vehicle that uses motorcycles.
If using argo taxi, the amount can cost up to IDR 25,000/route and delivered directly to the area of Somba Opu Fort.
Other facilities at Somba Opu Fort
As an effort to increase the amount of tourism in South Sulawesi, now the tourist area of Somba Opu Fort is equipped with various interesting facilities such as Flower Garden, Animal Park and Waterboom Tour which is equipped with various other supporting facilities.
Gowa Discovery Park, Its location is in Gowa district which is directly adjacent to Makassar city. There is something interesting from this place, because it combines between the bird park, waterbom, and of course more than one tourist destination in one location.
Tourists do not have to worry if starving or thirsty, because after arriving in the area of Somba Opu Fort many food vendors such as meatballs, ice cendol and a variety of foods that can eliminate hunger and thirst for tourists. Clean public toilets are available at this location.
Entrance Ticket to Somba Opu Fortress
To get into Somba Opu Fortress, everyone is charged IDR 20,000. When using a local guide, rates are based on mutual agreement between the guide and the traveler and are usually included in the guide service contract when using their services.
Because in Somba Opu Fortress there is Water Park, Gowa Discovery Park, Entrance Price to Gowa Discovery Park for regular day IDR 85,000, while for Saturday - Sunday or Holiday weekend become IDR 100,000/Person.
Hotels and Accommodations
Make your tour to Somba Opu Fortress With family to be a very memorable tour, because Somba Opu Fort is one of the tourist destinations in South Sulawesi that you should not miss. For that, you may choose a hotel for temporary residence around Somba Opu Fort.
Recommendations Hotel that you can use to stay around the Somba Opu Fortress are: Red Planet Hotels, Samratulangi Street 136A. Grand Celino Hotel, Lanto Daeng Pasewang Street Number 27. Travelers Hotel Phinisi, Lamadukelleng Buntu Street, Number 59. Grand Cendrawasih Hotel, Cendrawasih Street Number 452. Scarlet Hotels, Bonto Mangape Street Number 13.
For those who want to stay in a cheap hotel, look for cheap lodging in Jampea Street, Jampea road location is easy to find, because his trademark is the entrance gate into the road is shaped ornaments of China. The cost to stay here is only IDR 130,000/person/day for a clean room with air conditioning, bathroom, cable TV and breakfast. It also has a dorm-class room with 4 beds. Suitable for travelers, it costs IDR 80,000/room.
Travel Tips to Somba Opu Fortress
Traveling to Fort Somba Opu can be a very beneficial holiday for you and your family, but if you have never visited this place, of course there is no tips for your trip to this fort can be enjoyed well, here is explorecelebes.ga will share tips travel to Somba Opu Fort.
Hopefully a review of the Royal Fortress of Gowa Kingdom can be of benefit to those planning to visit the historical heritage of Somba Opu Fort. Happy holiday to Fort Somba Opu, Gowa District, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Have a good vacation. We will see you again in the next review about Tourist Places in Sulawesi. (www.explorecelebes.com)
Have you heard of this place? For those of you who have never heard or visited the Somba Opu Fortress and will plan a holiday to enjoy the historical tour at Somba Opu Fortress, this article can you make reference to your destination in Sulawesi Island.
History Tour of Somba Opu Fortress
When you visit South Sulawesi Province, one of the sights that you should not miss is the old fort that witnessed the history of the struggle of the people of the Kingdom of Gowa in the face of Dutch Colonial, namely Somba Opu Fort. Upon entering the Somba Opu Fortress area and tracing every trace of the remaining gowa royal heritage from the ruins of the castle, you feel brought to the time during the Dutch colonial period.
One of the most difficult forts conquered in Indonesia during the Dutch colonial era was the Somba Opu Fortress. The proof of power Somba Opu Fort is visible from the remains of the still-standing wall. The walls are made very thick with red-brick material that is difficult to penetrate. Based on the map stored in the Museum Makassar, Somba Opu Fortress square with an area of about 15 ha. The sides of this castle measuring 2 kilometers with a height of about 7 to 8 meters and a thickness of 12 feet. At each end of the fort, there is a high fence made of clay stone.
Now it exists only a few walls and three bastions, fortified sides and corners designed to strengthen the defense, namely the middle bastion, southwest bastion, and the last northwestern bastion or also called Buluwara Agung. At bastion Buluwara Agung had once placed the cannon of Anak Makassar, the most powerful cannon ever owned by Indonesians with a length of 6 meters and a diameter of 4.14 cm, this cannon has a weight of 9,500 kg.
The construction of this fort was aimed at protecting Somba Opu from the Dutch attack. In history, this Fort is one of several fort Gowa kingdom that once protected the entire Gowa-Tallo people from the onslaught of Dutch troops under the leadership of Spellman in 1669.
Apart from its function as a Gowa-Tallo royal defense, Somba Opu Fort was then a center of government and trade with various Infrastructure buildings therein. Built in the 16th century by the King of Gowa IX, he is Daeng Matanre Karaeng Tumapa'risi 'Kallonna. This fortress reflects the glory of the Gowa-Tallo kingdom which at that time was and one of the bustling ports visited by traders from around the World.
In addition you will see also some concrete marks that indicate that there are buildings that have not been dug underground. Somba Opu fortress has been hundreds of years old, the fortress of this fort has been destroyed by the Dutch troops until in the end many of the ruins of the castle are buried in the ground due to the increase of sediment from the sea.
In 1980 the fort was discovered by some historians and archaeologists, then in 1990 held a restoration and reconstruction so that the area of the castle looks better. Somba Opu Fort is now a historic site that continues to be preserved and preserved as a cultural heritage area owned by Indonesia, especially the people of South Sulawesi.
Tourist Activities in Somba Opu Fort
Visiting Somba Opu Fortress, you like visiting all areas in South Sulawesi, because inside the fort has been built argowisata area in the form of a collection of traditional houses from all regions in South Sulawesi. The construction of this traditional house reflects that ancient times there was a kingdom that united South Sulawesi in a single flag before finally being vied by the Dutch through the VOC.
In addition to traditional houses, there is also a museum called Karaeng Pattingaloang. The name Karaeng Pattingaloang is the name of a scholar and statesman who lived in the days of the Kingdom of Gowa, son of King Tallo VI. The name of Karaeng Pattingaloang is then immortalized as the name of the museum as a tribute to his role in building the Kingdom of Gowa.
Entering the museum, visitors will be greeted with a gun cannon. This cannon is the result of the reconstruction of the original cannon that had escorted the establishment of Somba Opu Fortress. Inside the museum, there are various collections mostly obtained from excavations in 1989, before the revitalization of Somba Opu Fortress became a historical tourist attraction.
From the results of excavations of royal remains, the museum now has various collections of materials or bricks that have been used to build Somba Opu Fortress. In addition, there are also cannon balls, bullet guns, porcelain, pottery, ceremonial tools, traditional clothing, replicas of traditional weapons used in various traditional ceremonies, to currency used in Sulawesi.
The most interesting of the tourist area of Somba Opu Fort, every year held cultural exhibition and development of South Sulawesi by local government. Visiting Somba Opu, tourists will get information about the struggles of past leaders, historical and cultural heritage and also a brief history of the reasons for the establishment of this tourist destination.
Location and Transportation to Somba Opu Fortress
The fort is located on Daeng Tata street, Somba Opu Fortress Village, Barombong District, Gowa Regency. The distance of this castle from downtown Makassar about 15 minutes. From downtown Makassar Field Karebosi, Somba Opu historic fortress can be reached by city transport called Pete-Pete.
When using Pete-Pete, from Karebosi field using Pete-Pete with code number 05 Cendrawasih route, from Cendrawasih we turn to the Transport that goes to Somba Opu Fortress. This public transport will take you to the area where Ojek often awaits the tourists who want to enter the Somba Opu Fortress area. Ojek costs only IDR 10,000 / person. Ojek is a local transportation vehicle that uses motorcycles.
If using argo taxi, the amount can cost up to IDR 25,000/route and delivered directly to the area of Somba Opu Fort.
Other facilities at Somba Opu Fort
As an effort to increase the amount of tourism in South Sulawesi, now the tourist area of Somba Opu Fort is equipped with various interesting facilities such as Flower Garden, Animal Park and Waterboom Tour which is equipped with various other supporting facilities.
Gowa Discovery Park, Its location is in Gowa district which is directly adjacent to Makassar city. There is something interesting from this place, because it combines between the bird park, waterbom, and of course more than one tourist destination in one location.
Tourists do not have to worry if starving or thirsty, because after arriving in the area of Somba Opu Fort many food vendors such as meatballs, ice cendol and a variety of foods that can eliminate hunger and thirst for tourists. Clean public toilets are available at this location.
Entrance Ticket to Somba Opu Fortress
To get into Somba Opu Fortress, everyone is charged IDR 20,000. When using a local guide, rates are based on mutual agreement between the guide and the traveler and are usually included in the guide service contract when using their services.
Because in Somba Opu Fortress there is Water Park, Gowa Discovery Park, Entrance Price to Gowa Discovery Park for regular day IDR 85,000, while for Saturday - Sunday or Holiday weekend become IDR 100,000/Person.
Hotels and Accommodations
Make your tour to Somba Opu Fortress With family to be a very memorable tour, because Somba Opu Fort is one of the tourist destinations in South Sulawesi that you should not miss. For that, you may choose a hotel for temporary residence around Somba Opu Fort.
Recommendations Hotel that you can use to stay around the Somba Opu Fortress are: Red Planet Hotels, Samratulangi Street 136A. Grand Celino Hotel, Lanto Daeng Pasewang Street Number 27. Travelers Hotel Phinisi, Lamadukelleng Buntu Street, Number 59. Grand Cendrawasih Hotel, Cendrawasih Street Number 452. Scarlet Hotels, Bonto Mangape Street Number 13.
For those who want to stay in a cheap hotel, look for cheap lodging in Jampea Street, Jampea road location is easy to find, because his trademark is the entrance gate into the road is shaped ornaments of China. The cost to stay here is only IDR 130,000/person/day for a clean room with air conditioning, bathroom, cable TV and breakfast. It also has a dorm-class room with 4 beds. Suitable for travelers, it costs IDR 80,000/room.
Travel Tips to Somba Opu Fortress
Traveling to Fort Somba Opu can be a very beneficial holiday for you and your family, but if you have never visited this place, of course there is no tips for your trip to this fort can be enjoyed well, here is explorecelebes.ga will share tips travel to Somba Opu Fort.
- For tourists who want to visit Makassar, you should make Somba Opu Fort as one of the attractions that will open your horizons about the history of Makassar struggle in antiquity. It's best to take our children to this place as an additional history lesson for them;
- To save money during your tour, enter your travel destination to Somba Opu Fort with other tourist destinations in South Sulawesi;
- Do not forget to bring a camera or use your camera phone to capture every corner and place in Somba Opu Fort as a witness to the glorious history of the Kingdom of Gowa in the past;
- Find information from local government in this case Culture and Tourism Office of South Sulawesi Province about cultural event or cultural exhibition at Somba Opu Fort;
- Come with your group to this historic place, so the discussion with tour guide about Somba Opu Fort becomes more exciting.
Hopefully a review of the Royal Fortress of Gowa Kingdom can be of benefit to those planning to visit the historical heritage of Somba Opu Fort. Happy holiday to Fort Somba Opu, Gowa District, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Have a good vacation. We will see you again in the next review about Tourist Places in Sulawesi. (www.explorecelebes.com)
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