Musi River is one of the tourist destinations in the city of Palembang, South Sumatra. If you're visiting here do not forget to stop at the castle which proper position overlooking the River Musi.
Benteng Kuto Besak is palace building that in the XVIII century became the center of Palembang Sultanate. Presence in Sultan Mahmud Badarudin Street, or about 1.5 miles of northwest Ampera Bridge. Besides the old building is still magnificent, you can see the beauty of Musi River, because Benteng Kuto Besak is at the poolside.
Benteng Kuto Besak is the largest castle and the only one made of stone as witnesses of resistance against foreign invaders thay also became the pride of the city known as Pempek City. Due to its location adjacent to River Musi, many visitors use this place to enjoy the exoticism of Musi River with different flavors.
This castle was built in 1780 by architects that are not known certainty and supervision of the work entrusted to a Chinese. Bricks adhesive cement using limestone that exist in rural areas of Ogan River coupled with the egg white. Time used to build this Besak Kuto approximately 17 years. This palace was officially occupied on Monday on February 21, 1797.
Benteng Kuto Besak is a reflection of the multi-ethnic people of Palembang Darussalam Sultanate era. Construction supervision is entrusted to a Chinese supervisor, while the construction workers are native Palembang and China that working hand in hand in harmony. This harmony is also one of the heritage handed down to this day as described in more events in Palembang as in Cap Go Meh and Lunar (Chinese New Year).
The main gate, called the Lawang Kuto, located in the south facing the Musi River, while the other gate called Lawang Borotan is located on the west and east, although the western gate is currently the only one that still standing. On the left side of castle, there is a dock where the cruise ship and fishing boats berthing. Travelers can also enjoy the ships. While on the right side of castle there is a restaurant that offers original food of Palembang.
Benteng Kuto Besak is palace building that in the XVIII century became the center of Palembang Sultanate. Presence in Sultan Mahmud Badarudin Street, or about 1.5 miles of northwest Ampera Bridge. Besides the old building is still magnificent, you can see the beauty of Musi River, because Benteng Kuto Besak is at the poolside.
Benteng Kuto Besak is the largest castle and the only one made of stone as witnesses of resistance against foreign invaders thay also became the pride of the city known as Pempek City. Due to its location adjacent to River Musi, many visitors use this place to enjoy the exoticism of Musi River with different flavors.
This castle was built in 1780 by architects that are not known certainty and supervision of the work entrusted to a Chinese. Bricks adhesive cement using limestone that exist in rural areas of Ogan River coupled with the egg white. Time used to build this Besak Kuto approximately 17 years. This palace was officially occupied on Monday on February 21, 1797.
Benteng Kuto Besak is a reflection of the multi-ethnic people of Palembang Darussalam Sultanate era. Construction supervision is entrusted to a Chinese supervisor, while the construction workers are native Palembang and China that working hand in hand in harmony. This harmony is also one of the heritage handed down to this day as described in more events in Palembang as in Cap Go Meh and Lunar (Chinese New Year).
The main gate, called the Lawang Kuto, located in the south facing the Musi River, while the other gate called Lawang Borotan is located on the west and east, although the western gate is currently the only one that still standing. On the left side of castle, there is a dock where the cruise ship and fishing boats berthing. Travelers can also enjoy the ships. While on the right side of castle there is a restaurant that offers original food of Palembang.
During the afternoon, more beautiful scenery. Sunset sparkling on the surface of the river looks more perfect with Ampera Bridge ornate nearby. At night, the atmosphere will be more dramatic. Light from a row of garden lights creating a yellow reflection on the surface of the river.
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