Fort Nieuw Victoria - Witness History of Ambon City
Address : New Victoria Fort, Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 1, Uritetu, Kec. Sirimau, Ambon City, Maluku 97000
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Fort Nieuw Victoria is one of the forts that witnessed the history of Indonesia’s struggle against the Portuguese. The Portuguese were the first nation to set foot in the Indonesian archipelago, especially in Eastern Indonesia, to be precise in the Ambon area, Maluku province.
The Portuguese came to this area not without reason, in ancient times and even today, Ambon is an area famous for its high-quality spices, so it’s no wonder that many foreign nationals are willing to travel long distances to be able to buy spices from this city.
Tentang New Victoria
However, due to the large amount of natural wealth produced by the land of Ambon, foreign nations feel at home for long and even wish to colonize the area. This is evident from the establishment of a fort in Ambon City which was built by the Portuguese in 1575. This fort was named Fort Nieuw Victoria which is also known as Fort Victoria or Fort Kota Laha.
At the beginning of its construction, namely in 1575, Fort Nieuw Victoria was used by the Portuguese government as a storage place for spices they obtained from eastern Indonesia. Over time, this fort changed hands to the Dutch colonialists, because they succeeded in expelling the Portuguese from Ambon land, they used this fort as a base of defense against attacks by the Ambonese people who never tired of trying to destroy and expel them from eastern Indonesia.
However, after independence, the fort was no longer used and began to fall into disrepair. However, a few years later the fort which was a silent witness to the struggle of the Indonesian nation returned to the attention of the Indonesian government.
This fort was finally renovated and underwent restoration so that it can be used as a Historical Tourist Destination which stores various kinds of historical evidence about the struggle of the Ambonese people for independence.
Liburan ke Benteng New Victoria
Tourist Attractions Fort Nieuw Victoria is visited by many people during holidays, especially for those who really love history, so they will make Fort Nieuw Victoria the main destination when holiday time arrives.
At the front of the fort when entering Fort Nieuw Victoria, you will be greeted by giant cannons that were used to expel the Ambonese who controlled Fort Nieuw Victoria from the hands of the invaders. While on the inside of the fort you will find a room that stores a map of the development of Ambon City from time to time. Apart from that, on the inside of this fort there are also various kinds of historical objects left by the Dutch and Portuguese colonialists which are still well preserved today.
You can make Fort Nieuw Victoria as a holiday destination with your family to introduce the cultural heritage of your ancestors to your children and grandchildren. Only by traveling 300 m from the center of Ambon City, you can enter Fort Nieuw Victoria, moreover, there is no charge for each visitor when entering this historical tourist site.
So there is no more reason for you not to visit this Ambon Historical Tourism Destination, just by driving 300 meters or even walking from the center of Ambon City with your beloved family or friends, you can take advantage of your vacation time to learn about the history of your grandmother’s struggle. Indonesia’s ancestors when the colonialists tried to control an area known for its spices, which many foreign nations wanted.
For those of you who don’t want to bring your own vehicle when visiting Fort Nieuw Victoria, you can use various kinds of public transportation in Ambon City. If you go in a group, it’s enough to rent existing public transportation so that it can take you to the gate of Fort Nieuw Victoria. Don’t forget to bring your camera so you can capture the various historical objects that you will find at Fort Nieuw Victoria.
Proud to be part of the Indonesian people, a country that has incomparable natural wealth, let’s take care of Indonesia’s wealth together by learning about the history of this nation through various kinds of historical heritage that have been well maintained and managed by the local government.