The Splendor of Fort Vredeburg

Who said the museum was boring? Yogyakarta as a city full of history turned out to have many museums which turned out to be maintained and made as attractive as possible. One of them is Fort Vredeburg museum.

The fort was renovated from the Dutch government funding over the fort which had been built by the government of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. fort that was so simple it was built only five years after the agreement Giyanti. Dutch concern over the increasing power of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta palace at that time and then make the Dutch feel the need to take over the castle right in front of the palace of Yogyakarta.

The fort was renovated on the orders started WH Ossenberch then replace the position as director of the North Coast of Java which is located in Semarang. Renovations commenced in 1765 under the supervision of Nicolas Hartingh whose position was replaced by WH Ossenberch. The fort was completed in 1787 and changed its name to Vredeburg, which means Fort of Peace. Through the Decree of the Minister of Education, Prof. RI. Dr. Fuad Hasan 0475/O/1992 number dated 23 November 1992 officially became Vredeburg Special Museum National Resistance under the name Fort Museum Yogyakarta.

At the present time, the fort is located at mile point 0 Yogyakarta city has become a hangout for young people, especially in the front. An interesting cafe is also been made using one of the castle's rooms with fine dining concept.

This Vredeburg is maintained from the beginning and to witness history battles Indonesian independence. Now the castle has also been updated, especially since the government makes this castle as a museum. With Rp. 2000 dollars only, visitors can enter the building four unique angle that is often used as a spot for a wedding photo because the authenticity of the building are still awake spot that always creates a beautiful background for a photograph.

                   

The fort is not only open until the afternoon. There is a program which presents a night at the museum spotlights the beautiful attractions in this fort. Cafe located in this place can also be an affordable alternative dating place. So, why not to try?