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Vredeburg, Jogja

2008.09.01
The entrance to museum Vredeburg.
Fort Vredeburg was built in 1767-1787, under the supervision of Frans Haak. After it's finished, it named 'Rustenburg' or the resting fort. In 1867, a strong earthquake happened and destroyed a lot of big buildings, including the Restenburg.
After a big renovation, the fort was named 'Vredeburg' or the peace fort. This was a manifestation of the relationship between The Jogja Palace and The Dutch for they agreed not to attack each other.

These are the rooms inside Vredeburg.
The building was used as a military quarters including dormitory, logistic warehouse, a military hospital, and residential. Vredeburg was occupied by 500 soldiers, including the paramedics.

The statues of General Sudirman (left) and Liutenant General Urip Sumoharjo (right).

Mural on the wall describing the Indonesian history since the battle of Pangeran Diponegoro untill the proclamation of Indonesian Independence.

the yard serves as a great place to sit and talk with friends

the back gate

a closer look to the back gate

antique lamp

the stairs of the back station

the dormitory

another view of the back gate

a cannon

diorama of a traditional kitchen inside the museum

Vredeburg Fort in Jogja, Indonesia
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