Portuguese Fort (Jepara)

Coordinates: 6°24′13″S 110°55′5″E / 6.40361°S 110.91806°E / -6.40361; 110.91806
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The entrance to the Portuguese Fort

The so-called Portuguese Fort, or Benteng Portugis, is a historical fort located in the village Banyumanis adjacent to the village of Ujung Batu, District of Keling, district of Jepara, the province of Central Java, Indonesia. It is said that the fortress is built Government Mataram in 1613–1645 as the central defense to repel the enemy who came from Java Sea.[1]

Currently the Portuguese Fort is one of the leading tourist district of Jepara. Location of the fort is also adjacent to Mandalika Island.

References

  1. ^ http://www.ticjepara.com/2008/12/benteng-portugis.html

6°24′13″S 110°55′5″E / 6.40361°S 110.91806°E / -6.40361; 110.91806

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