Makassar
Ujung Pandang
General Information
Common Name: Makasar
Other Name: -, District: South Sulawesi, State: Sulawesi, Indonesia
Area: 175.77 km²
Languages Spoken: Indonesian.
Long Distance Code: +62(0)
Importance: Makassar was a key center for Malays working in the Spice Islands trade, as well as a valuable base for European and Arab traders from much further afield.
Best Time to Visit: May to September and -
International Access: -Description
Makassar is the busiest city in Sulawesi chain of islands. A port city of South Sulawesi, it is formerly known as Ujung Pandang. It is the land of the bugis and the gateway to Toraja land.Makassar is also a major fishing center in Sulawesi. One of its major industries is the trepang (sea cucumber) industry.Makassar also has one famous harbor known as Paotere. It was a place where traders from all around the world came to meet. This place has been known since the 16th century. The city started as a small town. Its the home of Bugis and Makassar tribe which were famous for their way of controlling Phinisian boat and maritime skill.Location
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Constant climate.
Benteng Sungguminasa, a fort that was once the seat of the Sultan of Gowa, is 12km south of town centre at Sungguminasa. The former royal residence, now known as Museum Balla Lompoa, houses a collection of artefacts, including gifts from Australian Aborigines of Elcho Island, who have a history of trade with the Bugis. Although the royal regalia can be seen only on request, the wooden Bugis-style palace itself is the real attraction.
One of the best-preserved examples of Dutch architecture in Indonesia, Fort Rotterdam continues to guard the harbour of Makassar. A Gowanese fort dating back to 1545 once stood here, but failed to keep out the Dutch. The original fort was rebuilt in Dutch style after the Treaty of Bungaya in 1667. Parts of the crumbling wall have been left untouched, and provide an interesting comparison to the restored buildings.Inside Fort Rotterdam, Museum Negeri La Galigo keeps an assortment of exhibits.
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The towering Monumen Mandala is a smaller version of Jakarta's Monas (National Monument), and celebrates the 'liberation' of Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
Inside Fort Rotterdam, Museum Negeri La Galigo has an assortment of exhibits, including rice bowls from Tana Toraja, kitchen tools, musical instruments and various costumes. It's hardly riveting, but at this price who can complain? In practice, the museum seems to keep the same hours as the fort.
Prince Diponegoro of Yogyakarta led the Java War (1825-30), but his career as a rebel leader came to a sudden halt when he was tricked into going to the Dutch headquarters to negotiate peace, was taken prisoner and then exiled to Sulawesi. He spent the last 26 years of his life imprisoned in Fort Rotterdam. His tomb and monument can be seen in a small cemetery, Makam Pangeran Diponegoro.
Pelabuhan Paotere, just a short becak ride north of the city centre, is where the Bugis sailing ships berth. There is usually lots of activity on the dock, and in the busy fish market a few streets south.
Taman Anggrek Clara Bundt is a sanctuary hidden behind the Bundt family home. It contains exotic hybrids (some up to 5m high). There's also a verdant fruit orchard and an extensive shell collection.