FORT VREDEBURG

Fort Vredeburg 

Hmmm. . . We can call it Vredeburg. Not only because the building is solid and the location is strategic, but we also study the history of the forts bias of the Company (the natives call it) or the Netherlands.

Vredeburg. The building is located just down the road Malioboro is a reign of colonial forts that used historical sights in the city is warm. European-style buildings that nuance is felt when entering the complex of this fortress, as if to bring us to the socio-economic and political situation in the Dutch colonial regime in Jogjakarta. The pillars of the foundation is as solid structures indicate a strong role when the Dutch government to colonize the archipelago.

Vredeburg Fort Year 1970

If you enter this castle, we can imagine how the situation in advance when the fortress was still functioning. try to imagine "Dutch colonial army marching practice in the yard fort.'s Voice shouting commands and marching soldiers filled the air in any room of the fort. In a shady terrace looks cool Dutch government officials discussed with the commander of the troops while monitoring the soldiers train for colonial interests. While outside the walls sturdy, indigenous people coming and going busy with their respective economic activity ". Well because it is adjacent to outside walls Beringharjo market that is so famous in Yogyakarta and in the archipelago, of course this is because the location of this market is right on Malioboro. 

Speaking of this old fort, to find out more information about this fort, the manager provides a tour guide. They are ready to provide important information about the old building from the beginning of development, historical background, building functions, to the stories of mystery in the ancient fortress.
 

Vredeburg canal in 1920

Vredeburg it was first built by the Dutch colonial rule in 1760 under the name Fort Rustenburg / fort resort. As the name implies, according to the Dutch government, this fort was used as a resting place of the Dutch military officials, but according to historians, the fort was used as a means of controlling the palace of Jogjakarta in order not to interfere with the colonial powers at that time.

It was said of yore, Sultan of Jogjakarta is undergoing rapid development progress, this is a concern Netherlands. It is based on the fact that the distance between the fort and the palace is just a cannon shot. If we walk away, of course not too far, just five minutes we would arrive at the plaza north of the palace. Besides the strategic location of the fort located at the entrance of the palace, so if you want to go out into the palace of the population, must pass through the fort.

Scene inside of the fort Vredeburg

As the change of power, status of ownership of the fort was also changing, he said. although the fort was founded by the Dutch government, the status of first possession is held by the Sultan of Jogjakarta. Only at the VOC entry tahuin 1788, the fort was granted as a central regulator of the trade.

In 1799 the VOC went bankrupt due to corruption and mistrust, the fort was taken over by the Dutch government under the governor of Van Den Burg until the reign of Daendels governor. This fort was taken by the British government and recaptured by the Dutch.

In 1942 Japan fell into the hands until 1980, with the approval of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, the fort was used as the center of cultural development of the archipelago. In 1992 finally the name was changed to Fort Rustenberg Vredeburg which means Fortress of Peace and officially became the National Struggle Museum.

It is not difficult to visit tourist sites, visitors do not need to pay expensive, for adults and strangers. Anyway Cheap hehehe .... Well if you visit this place, of course all travel to Malioboro, hunting for souvenirs cheap in Beringharjo market and do not forget to stop by the Palace or just sit around enjoying the beautiful city of Jogjakarta in front of the Great House.

My Wife at Malioboro

Hunting souvenirs at malioboro

My Wife at Beringharjo Market

Beringharjo Market

My Wife at Beringharjo Market

Satay : Atmosphere in front of the fort Vredeburg

Bakso & Bakwan Kawi : Atmosphere in front of the fort Vredeburg

Me & My Wife In fron of atmosphere in front of the fort Vredeburg

In the evening in front of this fortress spilled into the market arena. Many traders who sell food and beverages for the traveler who enjoys the feel of Jogja purposely in the afternoons. Some are selling Satay Kikil, Bakso Kawi, until Wedang Ronde, a delicious drink of Jogja and beneficial to warm our bodies and much more.

So. . . if to Yogyakarta it was less when not visiting this place. And keep in mind "a great nation is a nationthat had not forgotten its history".