All tourist destinations in Indonesia in the form of historical buildings in the form of unique and interesting sights. Just as in the city of Bukittinggi, which contains many remains of the Government of the East India Islands, which have become a historical tourist attraction. Benteng Fort De Kock is a Dutch heritage town in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra.
Fort Kock Fort is a useful building to reduce enemy resistance or defend yourself. In contrast to the Fort van Fort Rotterdam, which serves to combat the face. The Dutch-Indian government built Fort Kock Fort to withstand the attacks of the Minang. The fort on the hill of Jirek testifies to the perseverance of the Paderi troops led by Imam Bonjol in the fight against the Dutch East Indies.
Benteng Fort Kock, built in 1825, was designed by Captain Bauer and is based in Bukit Jirek, Bukittinggi. The height of the fortress is 20 meters in green and white and is added to a small cannon in each corner. Because of its historical heritage, the West Sumatran government has restored the fort and is currently a tourist and playground.
This fortress is actually called Sterreschans, which means a protective fortress. Later he became Kock Fort after the name of Baron Hendrick Merkus van Kock, the then Commander of Roepoen and Governor-General of the Dutch-Indian Government. Since being renovated by the regional government in 2002, Fort Fort Kock is now Bukittinggi City Park and the Tropical Bird Park.
Fort Kock Fort is equipped with a small cannon on all four corners. The regional government has converted the area around the fort into a park with many shady trees and toys for children. Not only can you observe the unique character of Kock Benteng Fort's design, but you can also take pictures with friends or family. Every tourist has to pay an entrance fee of 5,000 IDR. See the fort, cross the bridge with beautiful scenery, observe various species of animals and learn to see the history of the museum at a glance.
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