Museum Balla Lompoa — Attraction in Somba Opu

Museum Balla Lompoa merupakan salah satu bangunan bersejarah yang ada di wilayah Kerajaan Goa. Balla Lompoa adalah salah satu Istana untuk Kerajaan Goa. Kata Balla Lompoa berasal dari bahasa makassar yang berarti Rumah yang Besar. Mengapa dikatakan Rumah yang Besar? Padahal ada bangunan yang lebih besar disampingnya? Balla Lompoa sebenarnya memiliki pemaknaan tersendiri sehingga dikatakan seperti itu. Disebut Balla Lompoa karena didalamnya terdapat "Kallompoang" yang artinya Kebesaran. Kebesaran seorang raja. Itulah alasan mengapa disebut sebagai Balla Lompoa.

Setelah Raja Goa ke 36, Sultan Abdul Kadir Aididdin Andi Idjo Karaengta Lalolang (Bupati Pertama di Kabupaten Gowa) wafat, Istana Balla Lompoa kemudia dijadikan Museum Balla Lompoa.

Kawasan Museum Balla Lompoa juga mempunyai Istana Tamalate yang sering digunakan sebagai gedung serba guna.

Balla Lompoa Museum is one of the historic buildings in the territory of the Kingdom of Goa. Balla Lompoa is one of the Palace for the Kingdom of Goa. The word Balla Lompoa comes from the makassar language which means the Great House. Why is a the Great House? Though there is a larger building beside it? Balla Lompoa actually has its own meaning so it is said that. Called Balla Lompoa because inside there is "Kallompoang" which means Greatness. The greatness of a king. That is the reason why it is called Balla Lompoa.

After King Goa to 36, Sultan Abdul Kadir Aididdin Andi Idjo Karaengta Lalolang (First Regent in Gowa District) died, the Palace of Balla Lompoa then made Museum Balla Lompoa.

Balla Lompoa Museum area also has Tamalate Palace which is often used as a...

This museum is housed in a wonderful wooden structure that is representative of the traditional architecture of Old Gowa, the Palace of Tamalate. The museum should enlighten you on the history of the people of Gowa. The royal family and the nobles. The conflicts. There are collections of old coins, weapons, clothing, paintings, and literature. Should you want to dress up as a Gowa noble, you could rent clothes at the museum for a fabulous photo opportunity. There is a hall next to the Istana Lamate that is used for traditional ceremonies such as 'Cucian Badik'. In summary, this museum should be on your list of attractions to visit when...

The front gate is always closed, So u need to head to the rear gate to get in. It's a little bit dirty because of littering trashes around. There're couple houses on stilts (rumah panggung); one for the King family's quarter, one is for the museum. The ticket fee for the museum costs IDR 5.000. Inside the museum, you can see the traditional clothing, traditional music instrument, the King's family tree, King’s throne, and many portraits of the previous Kings.

This place adorned with red and yellow curtains, giving it amazing touches. You won't get bored looking at it. The wind breezing through the big windows makes this place even...