Benteng Vastenburg

Citadel is a fortress Vastenburg Dutch heritage located in the region Gladak, Surakarta. The fort was built in 1745 by order of Governor General Baron van Imhoff. As part of the supervision of the Dutch against the rulers of Surakarta, this fortress was built, as well as the central garrison. Located across from the Dutch governor's residence (now the City Hall office of Surakarta) in the region Gladak.

Walls form a square whose edges there is a protrusion of space called seleka (bastion). All around the walls of the fort there is a ditch that serves as a protection to the bridge in front and back doors. The building consists of several separate barracks with their respective functions in the military. In the center there is open land in preparation for troop flag or apple.

After independence, the fort was used as a military headquarters to maintain independence. In the period 1970-1980's this building was used as a training center Infantry Brigade military and 6/Trisakti Baladaya Kostrad to Surakarta and surrounding areas. 


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