When you are in Yogyakarta and want to have a
historical tour, Vredeburg Fort could be your choice. The fact that it was
built by the Netherland army in the past gives Yogyakarta a western touch in
the middle of local architectures. At first, the name of the fort is Rustenburg
(rest) but later was changed into Vredeburg (peace). Thus, Vredeburg Fort mean fort of peace.
Another cool thing about this fort is that it is surrounded by trenches and it also has four control towers so that you’ll feel like you are in Yogyakarta in the 18th century. In fact, it was built in 1765 and the building area is 2100 square meters. With this spacious width, you definitely will have an amazing time exploring the place and taking pictures. Moreover, this place is now a museum so if you plan to do a study tour, you’re in the right place.
Another cool thing about this fort is that it is surrounded by trenches and it also has four control towers so that you’ll feel like you are in Yogyakarta in the 18th century. In fact, it was built in 1765 and the building area is 2100 square meters. With this spacious width, you definitely will have an amazing time exploring the place and taking pictures. Moreover, this place is now a museum so if you plan to do a study tour, you’re in the right place.
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Vredeburg Fort is located at
the end of Malioboro Street. In fact, after you finish exploring Malioboro, you
can directly go this museum either by walking or hiring a becak. Since it’s
very close, you just have to pay five thousand rupiahs to reach it from
Malioboro. The admission fee to enter the museum is also very cheap. With only
two thousand rupiahs (About 25cents), you can explore the old Yogyakarta and
how it feels like to be in an old fort, just like in fairytales.
Just like any other museums,
Vredeburg Fort has many antiquities from the Netherland era. There, you will
also see dioramas from before Indonesia’s proclamation era until New Order or Orde
Baru era. Besides, you can also see many historical objects, pictures from the
past, and even paintings about how Indonesia’s heroes in the past struggled to
defend the country. The moment of exploring the museum can be very thrilling as
the museum atmosphere is set to feel quiet and somehow mysterious. Even, some
say that it can at time feel haunted. Therefore, if you plan to visit, it is
highly suggested that you don’t go there alone.
Although the place has been
restored several times, the original form of the building is still maintained.
So, you don’t have to worry that it’s not similar to how it looked like in the
past. The only area changed is the indoor part as now the function of Vredeburg
Fort is as a museum. Occasionally, seminars are held here but the must be an
appointment beforehand. Furthermore, the place also provides a free Wi-Fi.
There is also a library so if you want to know about Indonesia’s or
Yogyakarta’s history, you can read the books there. On the outside of the
museum, you can see some old monuments that you can capture with your camera.
In short, you should
definitely visit this place because the lessons and knowledge you’ll get here
are invaluable and the reminiscent of the past surely will give you a thrill. And
the fort should be visited when you come to Yogyakarta.
