Fort Oranje
Fort Oranje was the first Dutch fortress in the archipelago built in 1607 in Ternate, North Maluku by the Dutch Governor General Matelief De Jonge. This fort is a former heritage fort built by Malay named Malayo Fort.
The fort was also the highest administrative center of the Dutch East Indies, led by Governor General VOC Pieter Both, Laurenz Real, Herarld Reyist and JC Coum. The fort is located in the center of Ternate with physical conditions that are still intact, but the condition is poorly maintained this fort was inhabited by the Indonesian National Police and Army units. This building was built using a combination of rock, river stone and broken glass, is a respected fortress in its era, even now the remnants of war. When you visit this Fort Oranje, you can still see the remains of invaders in the form of 13 cannons in this fort, but unfortunately some parts of the cannon have been taken by irresponsible people. The land is still visible.
the scenery is so beautiful which is garnished with a park that is around the fort so that it adds to the uniqueness of the fort, the location of this fortress is in the center of the city of Ternate. Interestingly, if you look inside the Oranje Fort you can see the former residence of the Dutch governor at that time. But its role has now changed and converted into the Ternate City Culture and Tourism Office. Not only that, you can see the beauty around the fort that looks very stunning.
TOURISM TIPS
- Motorcycle Taxi : you can use a conventional motorcycle taxi, many of you meet on the road, there are no online motorcycle taxis in Ternate
- Public transportation: you can also use public transportation with cheap rates
- Car: you can use a private car, or rent it.
AMENITIES
- Toilets: possible toilets that feel defecate when walking around.
- Parking: those carrying private vehicles are also available in two-wheeled or four-wheeled parking.
- Mosque: there is a mosque, for those who want to pray
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