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FORTRESS KUTO BESAK

Fortress Kuto Besak This is one of the most famous heritage from Palembang, South Sumatera. The name of the building is Kuto Besak Fort.

This building was built during the 17 years starting in 1780 and inaugurated its use on Monday February 21 1797. The proponent of this castle construction was Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I (1724 – 1758) and the construction carried out by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin, as the construction supervisor entrusted to the people of China.
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