Kuto Besak Palembang is building the palace in the eighteenth century became the center of Palembang Sultanate. started in 1780 AD and inaugurated its use on Monday February 21, 1797 M. Kuto Besak long standing strong with 288.75 meters and 183.75 meters wide. and the height of the fort is 9.99 meters (30 feet) with a thickness of 1.99 meters (6 feet). In every corner there is a bastion or citadel (fortress).
Kuto Besak Palembang is the largest fort and the only one made of stone. This building is a witness of resistance against foreign invaders, and also became the pride of the city which is known as the City
Pempek this. Due to its location adjacent to the River Musi, many tourist visitors who use this place to enjoy the exoticism of the Musi River. When the late afternoon, looks more beautiful scenery. Sunset sparkling on the surface of the river looks more perfect with the decoration
Ampera Bridge nearby. Night and day, the atmosphere will be more dramatic. The light from a row of garden lights create a beautiful yellow color on the surface of the river.
Kuto Besak Palembang also provides Culinary, In the afternoon visitors not only enjoy the sunset, but some are coming to fish, take pictures. It is utilized merchants to peddle his wares there, especially traders tektek noodles. not to be confused where to find the food, because almost along the courtyard there
Kuto Besak vendors selling noodles tap tap. Visitors can approach the merchant noodles tap tap and order them according to taste. No need to spend a lot of money, only to spend Rp 5,000 you are able to enjoy it.
Tips :
If a visit to Kuto Besak, preferably in the evening or at night, because during the day the weather was very hot, and the sellers were not crowded. If a visit in the afternoon, you can see the sunset while enjoying culinary along
Kuto Besak, and in the evening, you can see the pride of the people of Palembang
The Ampera bridge looks magnificent decorated with lights during night.
