sultanate's Benteng Kuto Besak Fortress

Benteng Kuto Besak the beginning of the fortress was built in 1780, and the first time, used the 12 February 1797. Kuto Besak Fortress is a sultanate palace, which was a central, and the Sultanate of Palembang monarchy, 18th-century. The idea has been built Benteng weaves Besak Borgen was started Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I do, the close of 1724 to 1758, and the results were completed, his son Sultan Mahmud Badarudin, the king and religious leader.

similar bastion of the fortress become a unique feature. In addition, there are two entrance gate in the southern and northern direction, the main gate against the face of the Musi River in the name is that a Lawang Kuto, and others who Lawang Buritan.
Many of the development round Benteng weaves Besak fortress, is estimated to be a public recreation area, offering Musi exotic panorama and historic buildings for tourism. If we have a look at the castle from Sebrang ulu the territory of or above the ampere bridge, seen panorama is a spacious yard line with the Palm tres, Palembang in front of the head-office city.