Indonesia has been know as nation rich in spices, attracting many nations that sent ship to explore it's resources beginning in the 16th century. For several reason, foreigners such us as the Portuguese, Dutch, English sought to defen their position and monopolize trade the country by developing their territories and acommpanying forts.

Forts

Despite history recording that 459 forts were built in Indonesia, only 275 forts have been identified. Those historical buildings were scattered across Indonesia, from it's large islands to smallest ones, with various identifying marks still visible. These forts have stood thoughout Indonesian history. Some forts, such as fort vredeburg in Yogyakarta, fort Rotterdam in Makasar of South Celebes, and fort Marlorough in Bengkulu are still standing tall and in excellent condition, serving as important city landmarks. The forts in Indonesia served not only as protection from enemies, but also as places for trade activities. Therefore, the buildings combined military architecture with rooms for traders from offices, werehouses, place of worship, hospitals, and soldiers' barracks.

The forts resemble a complex or small town, consisting of various facilities for the community living in the forts. Generally, the forts were located along the coast near harbors or along river banks.

Trofical Art-Deco Bandung

Until today, Bandung remains home to several of the best examples of Tropical Art-Deco architecture in the world. These buildings, with their European architectural style, were built in the 1920s when the Dutch government was gradually moving it's cavital to Bandung. During that time, many wealthy Dutch people lived in Bandung, thus the city was named "Parijs van Java" (paris van java). The most famous building that has become the West Java Governor's office. This glamorous building. With antenna smiliar to satay, combined a neo-classic style with indigenous elements, creating elegance and unique combination of West Java and East amblance.

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