Fort Victoria

Fort Victoria

Victoria is a historic fortress that is located right in the center of the city of Ambon. The oldest fort in Ambon was built by the Portuguese in 1775, which was subsequently taken over by the Dutch. Netherlands later founded this fort as the center of government to plunder the wealth of indigenous peoples, such as spices are abundant in the earth Maluku.

In the reign of the Netherlands, the fort is a strategic function, namely as a center of colonial rule. In front of the castle there is a port that is used as a pathway sea transportation between islands. Through this port also Dutch ships transport the spices to be distributed to several countries in continental Europe. Adjacent to this fort, there is also a market that is becoming a place to bring together the community of indigenous traders
. This fort was also used as a defense from the various attacks of the indigenous resistance. Also This fort was used as a defense from the various attacks of the indigenous resistance.

• Idiosyncrasy

Inside the castle can be found the remains of a giant cannon. In some rooms there is a carved wooden statue of choice, Ambon city development map of the seventeenth century to the ninth century, and several collections of paintings by the Dutch administrators in Maluku. By looking at these relics visitors can record the history of the birth and development of the city of Ambon.

While the roads in front of the castle, or so called "Boulevard Victoria" connect directly to the lips Honipopu Beach. Right in front of the castle, tourists can immediately see a very beautiful Ambon Bay in the early evening, especially when the sun began to sink.

• Location

Fort Victoria is located in District Sirimau, Municipality of Ambon, Maluku province.

• Towards Access Locations

Because it is located right in the city center, visitors can directly walk to the east as far as 300 meters from Terminal Mardika, public transport terminal located in the city center. If visitors ride tricycles, charged Rp. 3,000, and Rp. 1500 if the ride public transportation.

• Entrance ticket

Visitors are not charged an entrance fee to this tourist sites.

• Facilities and Accommodation

In front of the castle there are cafes tent that sells a variety of snacks typical Ambon. Not far from the castle is also a two-star hotel and lodging jasmine class, so the tourists who come from outside the area can spend the night at the venue.