Attractions: History of Fort Marlborough

 

 

Attractions: Fort Marlborough Bengkulu. After approximately 140 years the British Government was in Bengkulu, they leave a lot of "legacy" historic relics. One of them is Fort Marlborough. Marlborough is a sturdy fortress heritage building built in the 1713 UK until 1719 during the leadership of Governor Joseph Collet.

The name of this castle and the name of a noble hero of England, that John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough I. The fort is considered the largest in Asia.
This heritage has a great appeal because of its rarity.
This fort was once the center of British colonial rule which controls Bengkulu province for about 140 years (1685-1825).

So that the fort was still having a form corresponding to the original design of 17th-century building. It's an attraction that is rarely found elsewhere.
Fort Marlborough region sites are located in a region with natural attractions beach, the beach Tread Padri. Thus providing a blend of natural and cultural attractions. Completeness of this area as a potential attraction to be a leading attraction for the city of Bengkulu.



 The fort was built Marlborough since has held a strategic function in the field of ideological, political, economic, social, cultural, defense and security. Such a potential historical research is an interesting commodity. This potential has great value in enriching the scholarly study.

John Bastin in his book: The British in West Sumatra (1685-1825) A Selection An Introduction with Documents. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press, 1965., A lot of information about events around the Citadel

Bengkulu City Tour

Chinatown is located 190 meters south of Fort Marlborough, at the point coordinates 3o 47 '15.9 "latitude and 102o 15' 2.6" BT. Based on historical data is a residential area of China since the British colonial period. The statement supports the existence of the remains, archeological remains in the region in the form of housing that has Chinese architecture.

Counted there were 20 pieces of the architecture of Chinese houses in this area. The houses are generally extends to the rear, second storey, and arched.

Seen also houses the ornate Terawangan contained in the window that serves as a vent, in common with the architecture of Chinese houses.

Residential areas of China are now almost unchanged shape although some still retained its authenticity. here are 2 photos illustrating the settlement is in line with the changing times.

to maintain distinctiveness keidentikan and residential areas of China, local governments Bengkulu establish a Chinese-style gate in front of Marlborough castle not far from the settlement.

 Home the British Governor Thomas Stamford Raffles

homas Stamford Raffles is the last British governor of Bengkulu Bengkulu before control of the exchange by the Dutch with Small Island at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, 'Singapore'. In his reign Raffles lived in this house is not only used as a residence, is also used for various activities in the government.

Building 'Palace of Governors' is located approximately 300 meters to the North Fort Marlborough. Among the important buildings have monument Thomas Parr who is one of the important monuments of both the United Nations and the Indonesian nation.

It is said that the story of his time there is an underground tunnel that connects it to the Governor House in Fort Marlborough to the bottom side of the monument through thomas Parr.

Residence of the more impressive as the 'Palace' is very strong with European architectural style. Large poles lining the front of the impressive power and grandeur. The walls are thick with a wide window frames are the hallmark of the European Nations building in those days.

Tourism in Bengkulu

Chinatown is located 190 meters south of Fort Marlborough, at the point coordinates 3o 47 '15.9 "latitude and 102o 15' 2.6" BT. Based on historical data is a residential area of China since the British colonial period. The statement supports the existence of the remains, archeological remains in the region in the form of housing that has Chinese architecture.

Counted there were 20 pieces of the architecture of Chinese houses in this area. The houses are generally extends to the rear, second storey, and arched.

Seen also houses the ornate Terawangan contained in the window that serves as a vent, in common with the architecture of Chinese houses.

Residential areas of China are now almost unchanged shape although some still retained its authenticity. here are 2 photos illustrating the settlement is in line with the changing times.

to maintain distinctiveness keidentikan and residential areas of China, local governments Bengkulu establish a Chinese-style gate in front of Marlborough castle not far from the settlement.