Makassar Trip Overview
The fort of Makassar harbour, also known as Fort Rotterdam dates back to 1545 and built by King of Gowa. Today, it is considered one of the best preserved examples of Dutch architecture in Indonesia.
Walk to Museum Negeri La Galigo in the same complex, where about 5,000 itesm of exhibits, including sailing boats, artefacts from Tana Toraja, ancient musical instruments, and ethnic costumes are displayed.
Paotere, is a large port where Bugis Pinisi sailing ships berth. They are hand-built in the South Sulawesi style by Bugis or Makassan shipwrights and trading all over Indonesia.
UNESCO formally recognised the cultural significance of the boat-building and listed it as world’s Intangible Cultural Heritage The port and the nearby fish market are atmospheric places from dawn until mid-morning, when giant tuna and every sea creature imaginable are traded Somba Opu, a street lined up with souvenir shop, within walking distance from Losari beach.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Makassar, Indonesia
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia
The fort of Makassar harbour, also known as Fort Rotterdam dates back to 1545 and built by King of Gowa. Today, it is considered one of the best preserved examples of Dutch architecture in Indonesia.
Walk to Museum Negeri La Galigo in the same complex, where about 5,000 itesm of exhibits, including sailing boats, artefacts from Tana Toraja, ancient musical instruments, and ethnic costumes are displayed.
Paotere, is a large port where Bugis Pinisi sailing ships berth. They are hand-built in the South Sulawesi style by Bugis or Makassan shipwrights and trading all over Indonesia.
UNESCO formally recognised the cultural significance of the boat-building and listed it as world’s Intangible Cultural Heritage The port and the nearby fish market are atmospheric places from dawn until mid-morning, when giant tuna and every sea creature imaginable are traded Somba Opu, a street lined up with souvenir shop, within walking distance from Losari beach.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fort Rotterdam Makassar, No.Road, Jl. Ujung Pandang, Bulo Gading, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90171, Indonesia
Our guide will meet you at the hotel and ride in private car for the day excursion.The fort of Makassar harbour, also known as Fort Rotterdam dates back to 1545 and built by King of Gowa. Today, it is considered one of the best preserved examples of Dutch architecture in Indonesia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Galigo Museum, Tanjung Pandan, Belitung Island Indonesia
Walk to Museum Negeri La Galigo in the same complex, where about 5,000 itesm of exhibits, including sailing boats, artefacts from Tana Toraja, ancient musical instruments, and ethnic costumes are displayed. Then, check out the art gallery where you will see the clay-painting work of master Daeng Zainal Beta .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Paotere Harbor, Makassar Indonesia
Paotere, is a large port where Bugis Pinisi sailing ships berth. The traditional masted sailing ship may be 20 to 35 meters long, 350 tons in size with 30 meters height mast.They are hand-built in the South Sulawesi style by Bugis or Makassan shipwrights and trading all over Indonesia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Campus Mosque of Unhas, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan No.KM.10, Tamalanrea Indah, Kec. Tamalanrea, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90245, Indonesia
The port and the nearby fish market are atmospheric places from dawn until mid-morning, when giant tuna and every sea creature imaginable are tradedSomba Opu, a street lined up with souvenir shop, within walking distance from Losari beach. Locals also come over to trade in gold jewellery
Remarks: suggested to depart hotel at 06:30 to see the morning activities in harbor and fish market
Duration: 1 hour
