Well, this time I will write about 10 tourist attractions in Makassar that you must visit.
1. Losari Beach
On Losari Beach, you can see platforms made for every large tribe in Makassar, such as Makassar, Mandar, Bugis, Toraja. Relax here while enjoying the shows around here.
In addition, you can also enjoy food that is sold in stalls around Losari Beach. One of the famous foods here is Banana Epe.
This beach is also known for its beautiful scenery at sunset. Especially if you come together with him, this beach will bring you to an unforgettable romantic experience.
2. Fort Rotterdam
Previously the fort was named Ujung Pandang Fortress, but because the Kingdom of Gowa-Tallo lost the Makassar war and had to sign the Bungaya agreement which one of the contents gave this fort to the Dutch.
Rotterdam is the name given by Cornelis Speelman to remember his hometown. The fort was used by the Dutch for 200 years as a center to govern their colonies in Eastern Indonesia. Fort Rotterdam is located in
It only takes about 5 minutes to get here from Losari Beach.
If you come to Fort Rotterdam using a vehicle, you will be charged a parking fee of 3,000 Rupiah for the Motorcycle and 5,000 for the Car.
To enter Fort Rotterdam, you must fill in the guest book first. When entering the Citadel, there are five bastions that characterize this building as a fortress.
The five bastions are Bastion Bone, located in the west, precisely in the middle of the fort, Bastion Bacan is located in the southwest corner, Bastion Buton, in the northwest corner, Bastion Mandarasyah is located in the northeast corner and Amboina Bastion, located in the southeast corner.
Each bastion is connected to the fort's wall except the southern part which has no wall, that is between Bastion Bacan and Bastion Amboina. Overall, Rotterdam Fort has 2.5 hectares of land and inside it there are 16 buildings with an area of 11,605.85 square meters.
At Fort Rotterdam there are also museums such as the La Galigo museum. In the
The La Galigo Museum has many items which have high historical value.
Besides the La Galigo Museum, there is also a Room Prisoner Prince Diponegoro. Diponegoro was captured after five years of war started in 1825-1830. The war ended because Diponegoro was trapped by the Dutch during peace negotiations. He was arrested and then banished to Manado. In 1834, Diponegoro was moved to Fort Rotterdam.
3. La Galigo Museum
Visiting Fort Rotterdam, don't forget to stop by the La Galigo Museum which is in the fort complex. The museum with five thousand collections keeps the history of Makassar, starting from woven cloth, miniature boat pinisi, traditional farming equipment complete with a suitable calendar for planting, musical instruments, to old transportation.
At the La Galigo Museum, you can also look at various relics of the kingdoms that once ruled in South Sulawesi, namely the Kingdom of Luwu, Bone, Gowam Sawitto, and Wajo. The La Galigo Museum is open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WITA. Visitors pay a retribution fee per person IDR 10.000.
4. Prince Diponegoro's grave
The tomb of Pangeran Diponegoro is located on Jl. Diponegoro, Melayu, Kec. Makassar, Makassar City
Prince Diponegoro died because of his physical condition which has increasingly declined due to old age. He also died in his place of exile, Rotterdam Fortress Makassar on January 8, 1855.
The body of Prince Diponegoro was rested in Makassar, precisely in the Malay area. At that time, Diponegoro's wife and son who also lived in Makassar said that they wanted to stay there and live near his father's grave.
30 years later, in 1855 Diponegoro's wife Raden Ayu Retnoningsih passed away. Diponegoro's tomb was then moved to a public cemetery which is still located in the Malay region, precisely on Jalan Diponegoro. Inside the TPU complex, a private burial plot for Prince Diponegoro is marked by a low wall fence with the tomb of the Prince next to his wife.
Although small, but the Tomb of Prince Diponegoro looks quite clean and well-maintained, shaded by several green-sized trees bear responsibility. The gravestone on his tomb is made in Javanese style with the engraving of royal symbols.
Actually, Dutch officials had offered Diponegoro to move to a new landfill. However, after 11 years in Makassar and felt fit, Prince Diponegoro refused the offer and said he wanted to spend the rest of his life there.
5. Tomb of the Tallo's Kings
Tomb of the Kings of Tallo is located in the Village of Tallo, about 7 km north of Makassar City. To enter this site there is no entrance fee. In the complex there are 78 tombs which are divided into three types. Namely stacking, stone boards, and domes.
Of the 78 tombs in Tallo, only about 20 tombs can be identified, including the tomb of Sultan Mudhafar (the seventh Tallo King), Karaeng Sinrinjala (the brother of Sultan Mudhafar), Syaifuddin (eleventh Sultan), Siti Saleha (twelfth King Tallo), La Oddang Riu Daeng Mangeppe (Sixteenth Sultan) and I Malingkaang Daeng Manyonri (the first Tallo King to convert to Islam).
There is also Raja Daeng Manyori, who was nicknamed Tiger Keboka ri Tallo (White Tiger from Talo) and Karaeng Tuammalianga ri Tomoro (King who died in the East).
On this site there is also a donation box, which will later be used for this tomb. Until now, this tomb is still visited by local tourists and international tourists because it has strong historical values.
6. Mandala Monument
Visiting the Mandala Monument is very easy because of its strategic location. Precisely in the heart of Makassar City, next to the General M.Yusuf Balai Balai Soldier on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman number 2, Baru sub-district, Ujung Pandang sub-district. From the city center, local people and migrants can reach the monume
From Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, Mandala Monument can be reached by public taxi, as well as hotel vehicles where you stay. The route you will take is the Perintis Kemerdekaan road, Urip Sumoharjo road, G.Bawakaraeng road then turn left toward Jalan Sudirman, with a distance of about 25 km. It could also be via the Ir.Sutami Toll road with a distance of only 17 km.
The monument which has a height of about 75 meters consists of 4 floors, on the first floor there is a diorama of reliefs and replicas of clothing and struggles of the people of South Sulawesi in the XVII century.
While on the 2nd floor there are diaromas and reliefs which tell about the struggle for the liberation of West Irian.
On the 3rd floor you can see a replica of the Mandala Commander's office, complete with a map of West Irian, photographs of preparations for troop departure, position markings and clothing used during Mandala operations.
Entering the 4th floor is a view room where you can see the atmosphere of Makassar city from a height. This space is at the end of the tower with a height of about 73-75 meters from the ground.
On the outer wall of the Mandala Monument, a fire that symbolizes the passion to liberate West Irian is realized, while inside the body of this monument there is a relief that tells the history of the struggle for the liberation of West Irian.
7.Victim's Monument 40,000 lives
To go to the Victim Monument 40,000 lives, can be accessed about 28 minutes (17 km) from the Sultan Hasanuddin airport in Makassar. It can also be accessed via Jl. Korban 40,000 people from Jl Pongtiku, Makassar.
Victim Monument 40,000 inhabitants is a tourist place that has a strong historical value. Victim of 40,000 Soul Monument was built to commemorate the dark history experienced by the people of South Sulawesi, especially Makassar around 1946 and 1947. The location was a place of massacre and mass burial of Makassar citizens by the Dutch invaders led by Captain Raymond Westerling. Thousands of people were slaughtered and buried in one hole.
By visiting this place, you can feel how the struggle of the people of South Sulawesi when fighting the Dutch forces. In addition, there are reliefs and statues measuring 4 meters can be a selfie spot or take pictures. There is also a park that makes the atmosphere cooler.
8. Port of Paotere
It is known as a fishing port and a cargo ship using wooden ships. Located about 5 kilometers from the city center, precisely north of Makassar. It's about three kilometers if you are from Losari Beach. The Port of Paotere was one of the important assets of the kingdom of Gowa Tallo during the 14th century.
The Port of Paotere was instrumental when King Gowa Tallo sent 200 phinisi ships to fight against the Dutch invaders. A very valuable legacy to forget. Today, the Port of Paotere still has many phinisi anchored at its shores. The remnants of the glory of King Gowa Tallo with its famous phenomena, are not easily erased from the Port of Paotere.
The sights that you can enjoy when visiting the Port of Paotere are the views of various traditional ships such as, Phinisi ships, local fishing vessels such as Patorani, Karoro, Katinting, and Jolloro which are very classic and unique.
In addition to views of traditional ships, the classic atmosphere that is still very thick in this place is also the main attraction of this port.
To enter the Port of Paotere you need to pay for wheels 2, 3 thousand rupiah per person and wheels 4, 15 thousand rupiah.
9. Theme Park Trans Studio Makassar
Trans Studio Theme Park Makassar is the second largest indoor amusement park in Indonesia after Trans Studio Theme Park Bandung. Access to get to Trans Studio Makassar is quite easy, because of its strategic location in the downtown area. Precisely in the Integrated Area, Jl. Metro Tj. Bunga, Maccini Sombala, Kec. Tamalate, Makassar City.
To make it easier for visitors, Trans Studio Makassar divides 22 of its properties into 4 unique places, 4 such places are Magic Corner, cartoon city, The Lost City, and Studio Central.
Trans Studio Makassar is in the same area as Trans Studio Mall, so it is very easy for you who want to travel while shopping. Another convenience provided by the management of the Trans Studio Makassar is a very large parking area. For matters of the stomach, you don't need to worry. Trans Studio Mall Makassar is equipped with a variety of restaurants and cafes with a variety of food choices that pamper your stomach.
10. Makassar City Museum
Makassar City Museum is located about 500 meters from the center of Makassar City, precisely at Jalan Balaikota No.11, Baru, Kec. Ujung Pandang. If from Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, it is only 25 kilometers away. The original building of the museum was built around 1916 with a touch of European-style architecture.
Makassar City Museum consists of two floors. The first floor contains various classical paintings from the Netherlands. There is also a map of the Makassar fortress. Up the stairs made of Dolaners wood will arrive on the second floor of the Makassar City Museum. Just like on the first floor, the collection on the second floor is also dominated by documentation photos. Another collection on this floor is a table that was once used by the Mayor of Ujung Pandang. In addition, there are also various district symbols in South Sulawesi.
If you want to see collections from different countries and dynasties, Dolaners can see Chinese and Japanese ceramics during the Ming Dynasty of the 14-17th century that Makassar sailors brought from their home countries.
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