Welcome travelers. You are confused about interesting tour on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia? This time, explorecelebes.ga will inform you about the historical tourist destination in Sulawesi, Indonesia, precisely in Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi Province that is the Fortress of Buton Sultanate.
Have you heard of this place? For those of you who have never heard or visited the Royal Palace of the Sultanate of Buton and will plan a vacation to enjoy the history tourism in Southeast Sulawesi, this article can you make as your guide to this tours location.
The history of Buton palace fortress
Who would have thought it was on the island of Sulawesi there is a fortress who became the widest bulwark in the world. This fort has a unique shape and made of limestone. Formerly this fortress used as a place of defense, but now a tourist attraction featuring the history of the Sultanate of Buton with a stunning view of Baubau City. Its name is Castle Buton palace.
Buton began to be known in the history of Indonesia because it has been recorded in Nagarakretagama manuscript by Prapanca in 1365 AD by mentions Buton or Butuni as country (Village) of saint or where the saint live where lies the park and established phallus and water channel with degree of the king for this region : Yang Mulia Mahaguru.
In history, the forerunner of the country of Buton into a Kingdom was first pioneered by the group Mia Patamiana (the four people) namely Sipanjonga, Simalui, Sitamanajo and Sijawangkati, they came from the Malay Peninsula at the end of the 13th century. In those days, Baubau was the center of the Wolio Kingdom. The first king was a woman named King Princess Wakaa-kaa, and ruled the kingdom of Wolio in the 13th century. In this period of Castle palace Wolio not yet existed.
The Kingdom of Wolio gradually changed its name to the Sultanate of Buton, when Islam into Indonesia in the 15th century. Precisely in the reign of Sultan Kamuddin Khalifatul Khamis in 1538.
In the 16th century during the reign of Sultan Buton III named La Sangaji who is nicknamed Sultan Kaimuddin (1591-1596) fort Buton Sultanate began to be built. The fortress is only built in the form of a pile of stones arranged around the palace with the aim to mambuat fence between the castle boundaries with the village community as well as a fortress of defense. So, the Buton palace fortress is a former relic of the Kingdom of Wolio and this fort is also known as the Palace Fortress Wolio.
In the reign of Sultan Buton IV named La Elangi or Sultan Dayanu Ikhsanuddin, the fortress of this stone pile was changed into as a permanent building. And during the reign of Sultan Buton VI named Labuke Sultan Gafurul Wadudu (1632-1645), Fortress palace Buton developed again so its shape as seen today. Labuke Sultan Gafurul Wadudu spent 10 years to build this huge castle.
So it is concluded that this fort began to be built since the reign of La Sangaji (1591-1597) and was completed entirely at the end of the 6th Sultan's reign, La Buke Gafarul Wadadu (1632-1645). That is, this fort was built within 50 years, beyond 3 different sultan's reign. The main raw materials used to build the castle are mountain stones neatly arranged with lime and seaweed and egg white as adhesive.
It is said in history, the castle, which was then called by the name of the Buton palace fortress was built on Dutch colonial assistance. At that time, the Dutch did establish a good partner with the Sultanate of Buton because the territorial waters of Buton is the entrance to Maluku to find spices.
Privileges of Buton palace fortress
Not many people know that the Castle Buton palace is the widest fortress in the world. The fort was awarded by the Museum Rekor Indonesia (MURI) and Guinness Book Record in September 2006 as the world's widest palace with an area of 23,375 hectares. Has 16 bastian, in Butonese language called Baluara, 12 gates called Lawa. Each Lawa and Baluara are escorted by 4 to 6 cannons, the total number of cannons is 52, placed on every door and corner of the fort.
The entire area of the palace complex surrounded by the castle covers 401,911 square meters, defeated the world's largest bulwark in Denmark. This fort area has a circumference of 2.740 meters long, 1 to 8 meters high and 2 meters wide, this fortress surrounds the customary village of Buton with old houses that are maintained. On the right-hand corner to the south is Godana-Oba or warehouse of gunpowder, and a bullet warehouse is to the left of the castle.
The glory of the Kingdom of Buton Wolio to the Sultanate of Buton since its founding in 1332 to 1960 has left many legacies of the past that still exist today. Many interesting objects inside the palace of Buton palace. Among other is Wolio stone, an ordinary dark stone. It is about the same size as an ox was sitting wallowing. It is said, at around this stone, local people are find a beautiful princess named Wakaa-Kaa who is said to come from Tiongkok.
Apart from rock of wolio, there is also Popaua stone. This stone is the stone of inauguration and oath pronunciation of all the king and the sultan of Buton. From the first king until the last sultan, all took an oath on the rock of Popaua. This stone is hollow and located in front of Buton palace mosque. In the process, one of the sultan's legs was inserted into a stone pit that can load one foot, and continued with the vow.
Other relics, in the form of cultural relics such as ancient script stored in the lineages of Laode and Waode on the island of buton, archeology such as the grave of the king and the tomb of Sultan Murhum, The great Masjid (Masigi) Buton palace, the mosque was built in the era of Sultan Buton XIX, Sultan Sakiudin Darul Alam in 1712 with an area of about 20x19 meters. The mosque has 3 floors. The bottom floor is concrete with a surface that is still rough with a thick 20 centimeters. The 2nd and 3rd floor are made of wood.
However, there is a bit of a mystical odor in the old mosque. Behind the pulpit or at the head of the imam when in prostration there is a cave door called "Pusena Tanah" (the center of the earth) by old people in Buton. It is said that from within the cave came the sound of Adzan on a Friday. The incident became the background of the mosque establishment in the place.
On the right side of the mosque there is Sulana Tombi as a historical relic which is a flagpole to raise the flag or banner of the Buton Sultanate. The flagpole is 21 meters high and was built in 1712 between the reign of Sultan IV Dayanu Iksanuddin and Sultan V La Balawo or Sultan Abdul Wahab or Mosabuna yi Watole. Sulana Tombi is now reinforced by 4 poles, because it is hundreds of years old. Teak poles were once struck by lightning, but still stand upright and has waved many flags, ranging from the Buton palace flags, the Netherlands flags, Japan flags and Indonesian flags.
In addition to the Mosque, there are also Kamali Badia, a typical Buton wooden construction house and in a Kamali Badia room, there is a cannon with a dragon's snout. The dragon-symbolized cannon still has a bullet and can be detonated.
Another specialty of Buton palace fortress, not just as a fortress that only stood and silent, but inside the palace fortress there is a community activity that still perform various activities like that occurred during the sultanate of Buton, the heir of the royal family of the Buton palace until now.
Tourist activity in the fortress of Buton palace
Many interesting and you can see inside the castle palace. Not only the history of Buton sultanate that we can get here, the visitors can enjoy the beautiful city of Baubau from a height.
If you visit the palace of the Sultanate of Buton palace in Southeast Sulawesi will look different scenery at the time to go to the hideaway cave of King of Bone, Arung Palakka. On the left side of the castle door leading to the cave, you will see a small stage outside the castle. Small stage made of wood is made elongated and rather spacious.
From the stage the eyes will be served with views of Baubau Town from a distance. In addition, from the stage, we can also enjoy the beautiful sea bay Baubau and green trees are still dense. Many tourists who use the stage to enjoying the natural scenery from the stage, as well as many of the visitors to do selfie photos with the background of the beauty of the trees.
In addition to witnessing a solid fortress standing along the hills of Wolio and beautiful views of Baubau city from a height, here we can feel of the Islamic nuances with the Buton palace mosque. The mosque with a marble floor measuring approximately 40 square meter was built in 1712 and became the oldest mosque in Southeast Sulawesi. Built during the Sultanate of Sultan Sakiuddin Durul Alam, also became a symbol of the glory of Islam at that time.
Location and transportation to the Buton palace fortress
Buton palace fort is located in Melai Village, Murhum, Baubau Town, is about 3 kilometers from the center of Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi Province. From Kota Makassar to Baubau City you can use Lion Air and Express Air services which operate 4 times a day a week. The flight is quite safe with the price of a plane ticket is relatively cheap, at IDR 350,000 - IDR 400,000.
Another option is to use the Wings Air plane service that operates daily. Baubau Airport is close to the urban area, so once you arrive at the airport you can just book a taxi at the airport terminal. Or if you want more enjoy, freight ojek ready to take you anywhere. The rental price ranges from IDR 5,000 to IDR 10,000.
If you want to pass by sea, available PELNI Ship for the West and East Indonesia, all of which will stop at Baubau Port and operate 28 times a month. Almost every day, there is a ship PELNI anchored in this city. The important thing where the city there is the port, then there will be recorded the name of Baubau City. Understandably, this city has a national port. Not to mention, the sea lane Bau-Bau spelled out the most beautiful and comfortable.
If heading to the Castle of Buton palace from the direction of Kendari, then you can choose the sea route that you can travel with Fiber ship, with maximum speed. This Fiber ship operates 2 times 1 day with Baubau - Raha - Kendari route. This fiber boat trip is super fast with a travel time of 6 hours. You will arrive at the harbor at 7 am or about 12 noon. Because if you ride a wooden ship, the trip will be taken by the time of day and night.
Other facilities
While visiting this historic tours, you will be guided by a local tour guide who is incorporated in the Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia (HPI) and commissioned by the local government on duty at the Buton palace fortress.
You can visit the showroom at the National Handicraft Board of Sultra in front of the Transito aisle or to the Bravo Souvenir shop in front of the Imperial Wua-Wua Hotel which you can find like typical buton fabrics as well as silverware. There are approximately 100 typical types of woven fabric Buton materialized from the hands of the skilled people Buton.
If you want to spend the night around the palace fortress of Buton, you can look for it in baubau City that provides lodging with cheap and affordable prices. In addition to lodging, in the city of Baubau available many restaurants with culinary dishes typical of Southeast Sulawesi.
Entrance Ticket to the palace fort of Buton
To enter the fort area of the palace of Buton, tourists are not charged entrance fee. You may only be charged for parking if you use a car or motorcycle. Buton palace fortress has more than one entrance access. There are 12 gates or called Lawa to enter the fortress area.
Travel Tips to Buton palace fortress
Trips to fortress Buton palace is very interesting, but if you have never visited this place, you definitely do not know tips for your tour to this place and can be enjoying it well, following explorecelebes.ga will share travel tips to this fortress.
Hopefully reviews on the history of the largest castle in the world can be useful for those of you who plan to visit the historical relics of the kingdom of Buton. Happy holiday to Fort Buton palace, Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.
If you are interested in this article do not forget to share, by clicking the share button, so everyone can get the info. Hopefully this article can be useful for us all. We want to see you again in our next information about Tourist Places in Sulawesi. Have a great holiday. (www.explorecelebes.ga)
Have you heard of this place? For those of you who have never heard or visited the Royal Palace of the Sultanate of Buton and will plan a vacation to enjoy the history tourism in Southeast Sulawesi, this article can you make as your guide to this tours location.
The history of Buton palace fortress
Who would have thought it was on the island of Sulawesi there is a fortress who became the widest bulwark in the world. This fort has a unique shape and made of limestone. Formerly this fortress used as a place of defense, but now a tourist attraction featuring the history of the Sultanate of Buton with a stunning view of Baubau City. Its name is Castle Buton palace.
Buton began to be known in the history of Indonesia because it has been recorded in Nagarakretagama manuscript by Prapanca in 1365 AD by mentions Buton or Butuni as country (Village) of saint or where the saint live where lies the park and established phallus and water channel with degree of the king for this region : Yang Mulia Mahaguru.
In history, the forerunner of the country of Buton into a Kingdom was first pioneered by the group Mia Patamiana (the four people) namely Sipanjonga, Simalui, Sitamanajo and Sijawangkati, they came from the Malay Peninsula at the end of the 13th century. In those days, Baubau was the center of the Wolio Kingdom. The first king was a woman named King Princess Wakaa-kaa, and ruled the kingdom of Wolio in the 13th century. In this period of Castle palace Wolio not yet existed.
The Kingdom of Wolio gradually changed its name to the Sultanate of Buton, when Islam into Indonesia in the 15th century. Precisely in the reign of Sultan Kamuddin Khalifatul Khamis in 1538.
In the 16th century during the reign of Sultan Buton III named La Sangaji who is nicknamed Sultan Kaimuddin (1591-1596) fort Buton Sultanate began to be built. The fortress is only built in the form of a pile of stones arranged around the palace with the aim to mambuat fence between the castle boundaries with the village community as well as a fortress of defense. So, the Buton palace fortress is a former relic of the Kingdom of Wolio and this fort is also known as the Palace Fortress Wolio.
In the reign of Sultan Buton IV named La Elangi or Sultan Dayanu Ikhsanuddin, the fortress of this stone pile was changed into as a permanent building. And during the reign of Sultan Buton VI named Labuke Sultan Gafurul Wadudu (1632-1645), Fortress palace Buton developed again so its shape as seen today. Labuke Sultan Gafurul Wadudu spent 10 years to build this huge castle.
So it is concluded that this fort began to be built since the reign of La Sangaji (1591-1597) and was completed entirely at the end of the 6th Sultan's reign, La Buke Gafarul Wadadu (1632-1645). That is, this fort was built within 50 years, beyond 3 different sultan's reign. The main raw materials used to build the castle are mountain stones neatly arranged with lime and seaweed and egg white as adhesive.
It is said in history, the castle, which was then called by the name of the Buton palace fortress was built on Dutch colonial assistance. At that time, the Dutch did establish a good partner with the Sultanate of Buton because the territorial waters of Buton is the entrance to Maluku to find spices.
Privileges of Buton palace fortress
Not many people know that the Castle Buton palace is the widest fortress in the world. The fort was awarded by the Museum Rekor Indonesia (MURI) and Guinness Book Record in September 2006 as the world's widest palace with an area of 23,375 hectares. Has 16 bastian, in Butonese language called Baluara, 12 gates called Lawa. Each Lawa and Baluara are escorted by 4 to 6 cannons, the total number of cannons is 52, placed on every door and corner of the fort.
The entire area of the palace complex surrounded by the castle covers 401,911 square meters, defeated the world's largest bulwark in Denmark. This fort area has a circumference of 2.740 meters long, 1 to 8 meters high and 2 meters wide, this fortress surrounds the customary village of Buton with old houses that are maintained. On the right-hand corner to the south is Godana-Oba or warehouse of gunpowder, and a bullet warehouse is to the left of the castle.
The glory of the Kingdom of Buton Wolio to the Sultanate of Buton since its founding in 1332 to 1960 has left many legacies of the past that still exist today. Many interesting objects inside the palace of Buton palace. Among other is Wolio stone, an ordinary dark stone. It is about the same size as an ox was sitting wallowing. It is said, at around this stone, local people are find a beautiful princess named Wakaa-Kaa who is said to come from Tiongkok.
Apart from rock of wolio, there is also Popaua stone. This stone is the stone of inauguration and oath pronunciation of all the king and the sultan of Buton. From the first king until the last sultan, all took an oath on the rock of Popaua. This stone is hollow and located in front of Buton palace mosque. In the process, one of the sultan's legs was inserted into a stone pit that can load one foot, and continued with the vow.
Other relics, in the form of cultural relics such as ancient script stored in the lineages of Laode and Waode on the island of buton, archeology such as the grave of the king and the tomb of Sultan Murhum, The great Masjid (Masigi) Buton palace, the mosque was built in the era of Sultan Buton XIX, Sultan Sakiudin Darul Alam in 1712 with an area of about 20x19 meters. The mosque has 3 floors. The bottom floor is concrete with a surface that is still rough with a thick 20 centimeters. The 2nd and 3rd floor are made of wood.
However, there is a bit of a mystical odor in the old mosque. Behind the pulpit or at the head of the imam when in prostration there is a cave door called "Pusena Tanah" (the center of the earth) by old people in Buton. It is said that from within the cave came the sound of Adzan on a Friday. The incident became the background of the mosque establishment in the place.
On the right side of the mosque there is Sulana Tombi as a historical relic which is a flagpole to raise the flag or banner of the Buton Sultanate. The flagpole is 21 meters high and was built in 1712 between the reign of Sultan IV Dayanu Iksanuddin and Sultan V La Balawo or Sultan Abdul Wahab or Mosabuna yi Watole. Sulana Tombi is now reinforced by 4 poles, because it is hundreds of years old. Teak poles were once struck by lightning, but still stand upright and has waved many flags, ranging from the Buton palace flags, the Netherlands flags, Japan flags and Indonesian flags.
In addition to the Mosque, there are also Kamali Badia, a typical Buton wooden construction house and in a Kamali Badia room, there is a cannon with a dragon's snout. The dragon-symbolized cannon still has a bullet and can be detonated.
Another specialty of Buton palace fortress, not just as a fortress that only stood and silent, but inside the palace fortress there is a community activity that still perform various activities like that occurred during the sultanate of Buton, the heir of the royal family of the Buton palace until now.
Tourist activity in the fortress of Buton palace
Many interesting and you can see inside the castle palace. Not only the history of Buton sultanate that we can get here, the visitors can enjoy the beautiful city of Baubau from a height.
If you visit the palace of the Sultanate of Buton palace in Southeast Sulawesi will look different scenery at the time to go to the hideaway cave of King of Bone, Arung Palakka. On the left side of the castle door leading to the cave, you will see a small stage outside the castle. Small stage made of wood is made elongated and rather spacious.
From the stage the eyes will be served with views of Baubau Town from a distance. In addition, from the stage, we can also enjoy the beautiful sea bay Baubau and green trees are still dense. Many tourists who use the stage to enjoying the natural scenery from the stage, as well as many of the visitors to do selfie photos with the background of the beauty of the trees.
In addition to witnessing a solid fortress standing along the hills of Wolio and beautiful views of Baubau city from a height, here we can feel of the Islamic nuances with the Buton palace mosque. The mosque with a marble floor measuring approximately 40 square meter was built in 1712 and became the oldest mosque in Southeast Sulawesi. Built during the Sultanate of Sultan Sakiuddin Durul Alam, also became a symbol of the glory of Islam at that time.
Location and transportation to the Buton palace fortress
Buton palace fort is located in Melai Village, Murhum, Baubau Town, is about 3 kilometers from the center of Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi Province. From Kota Makassar to Baubau City you can use Lion Air and Express Air services which operate 4 times a day a week. The flight is quite safe with the price of a plane ticket is relatively cheap, at IDR 350,000 - IDR 400,000.
Another option is to use the Wings Air plane service that operates daily. Baubau Airport is close to the urban area, so once you arrive at the airport you can just book a taxi at the airport terminal. Or if you want more enjoy, freight ojek ready to take you anywhere. The rental price ranges from IDR 5,000 to IDR 10,000.
If you want to pass by sea, available PELNI Ship for the West and East Indonesia, all of which will stop at Baubau Port and operate 28 times a month. Almost every day, there is a ship PELNI anchored in this city. The important thing where the city there is the port, then there will be recorded the name of Baubau City. Understandably, this city has a national port. Not to mention, the sea lane Bau-Bau spelled out the most beautiful and comfortable.
If heading to the Castle of Buton palace from the direction of Kendari, then you can choose the sea route that you can travel with Fiber ship, with maximum speed. This Fiber ship operates 2 times 1 day with Baubau - Raha - Kendari route. This fiber boat trip is super fast with a travel time of 6 hours. You will arrive at the harbor at 7 am or about 12 noon. Because if you ride a wooden ship, the trip will be taken by the time of day and night.
Other facilities
While visiting this historic tours, you will be guided by a local tour guide who is incorporated in the Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia (HPI) and commissioned by the local government on duty at the Buton palace fortress.
You can visit the showroom at the National Handicraft Board of Sultra in front of the Transito aisle or to the Bravo Souvenir shop in front of the Imperial Wua-Wua Hotel which you can find like typical buton fabrics as well as silverware. There are approximately 100 typical types of woven fabric Buton materialized from the hands of the skilled people Buton.
If you want to spend the night around the palace fortress of Buton, you can look for it in baubau City that provides lodging with cheap and affordable prices. In addition to lodging, in the city of Baubau available many restaurants with culinary dishes typical of Southeast Sulawesi.
Entrance Ticket to the palace fort of Buton
To enter the fort area of the palace of Buton, tourists are not charged entrance fee. You may only be charged for parking if you use a car or motorcycle. Buton palace fortress has more than one entrance access. There are 12 gates or called Lawa to enter the fortress area.
Travel Tips to Buton palace fortress
Trips to fortress Buton palace is very interesting, but if you have never visited this place, you definitely do not know tips for your tour to this place and can be enjoying it well, following explorecelebes.ga will share travel tips to this fortress.
- For tourists who want to visit the city of Baubau, you should the Castle of Buton palace to make as one of your tourist destinations that will open the horizons about the history of the kingdom of Buton in in the past. It is best to take our children to this place as an additional history lesson for them;
- Find information from the local government in this case the Culture and Tourism Office of Southeast Sulawesi Province about the cultural event at fortress Buton palace;
- Due to the many interesting histories that are here, it is not enough a day to explore the entire Benteng area of Buton palace. Not only the history of the buton sultanate that we can get here, the visitors can enjoy the beautiful city of Baubau from a height. So it is advisable to set the schedule and time during a visit to the fortress;
- Visit this fortress in the morning or evening. Bring a mineral drink because the fort is so vast, less a day for you to surround it;
- Come with your group to this historic place, so the discussion with the tour guide about Buton palace fortress becomes more exciting;
- Take care of all the facilities and tourist assets that exist in the Fortress Buton palace as a world heritage in Southeast Sulawesi.
Hopefully reviews on the history of the largest castle in the world can be useful for those of you who plan to visit the historical relics of the kingdom of Buton. Happy holiday to Fort Buton palace, Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.
If you are interested in this article do not forget to share, by clicking the share button, so everyone can get the info. Hopefully this article can be useful for us all. We want to see you again in our next information about Tourist Places in Sulawesi. Have a great holiday. (www.explorecelebes.ga)
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