Kuto Besak Fortress — Attraction in Palembang

Nothing much to do, a military institution is now occupy the fortress so im not sure if anyone can explore inside the fortress. Outside the fortress there is a small square which is serene enough to walk around, not enough light tho, its kinda dark. But walk further to the promenade in front of the fortress is a night market where bunch of locals hang around at night. Attraction and games for kids are everywhere, making this place full with families. Food vendors are here and there mostly selling same type of food, nasi goreng, mie goreng etc. Walk further you can see an area of the market specialized in tshirt souvenirs. On the promenade there is also several boats that serve as restaurants and another few smaller boats that offer you a ride along the river, they are also able to be rented to sail east to Kemaro Island but i dont know how much it will cost. When you are on the promenade make sure to enjoy the view of the great red...

The Great Town Fort as many palembangnese call it Benteng Kuto Besak or BKB is a historical tourism in Palembang, South Sumatra.

Many tourist from other country stayed in Palembang wanna look that. The Great Contruction from Netherland determain are one of proudly us to tell 'bout how to destroyed enemy such Netherland and Japan from Sriwijaya Land.

As long as in this place you can see atraction from Palembangnese to show traditional culture such Gending Sriwijaya Dance, Dul Muluk Comedy, etc. And if you run away at BKB you can see Belido Monument and then you can tasting a traditional food like Pempek ( Fishball ), Tekwan ( Soup Fishball ), Model ( Soup Fishball With Tofu ), Celor Mie ( Shrimp Soup Mie ), Patin Pindang as a traditional food, and many others.

Then i just said to you all, Palembang is a great citizen. Clean, Secure, Wonderful, and Joyfull for you to staying in Palembang.

Thank you....salam cuko dak...

Kuto Besak is a palace building which in the XVIII century became the center of the Palembang Sultanate. The idea of ​​establishing Kuto Besak Fort was initiated by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I who ruled in 1724-1758 and the construction was completed by his successor, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin who ruled in 1776-1803. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin is a figure of the Sultanate of Palembang Darussalam who is realistic and practical in international trade, as well as a religious person who made Palembang the center of religious literature in the archipelago. Marking his role as sultan, he moved from Keraton Kuto Lamo to Kuto Besak. The Dutch called Kuto Besak the nieuwe keraton, aka...