Essay Report Text - Benteng Kuto Besak

Based on the text, can you guess what Benteng Kuto Besak is?

Benteng Kuto Besak

 

An interesting fact about it, is that it took 17 years to build it, started in 1780 and inaugurated to use it on Monday 21st February 1797. The idea of this fortress development was Mahmud Badaruddin Sultanate I (1724-1758).

It has 288.75m length, 183.75 m width, 9.99 m height and 1.99 m thick. Each corner provides entrance, the Northwest side entrance is different with three others. The three other entrances represent the characteristic of Benteng Kuto Besak. The main entrance, Lawang Kuto allowed visitors to look out to Musi River. While the entrance in the back door is called Lawang Buritan.

This fortress has become Palembangnese proud since it is the biggest and the only fortress made-up of stone wall and strongly related to the witness of their victorious fight against European.

Now, this fortress has been used for Sriwijaya Military District Command office. The area surrounding the fortress are being developed for tourism destination, to support Visit Musi program.

There is wide-open area for enjoying the scene around Musi River by visitors. Especially at night, we can feel another nice atmosphere from this place, there are lights from decorated lamps which make color reflection on surface of the Musi River.

As one of the tourist destinations, what does Benteng Kuto Besak offer to tourists?

Benteng Kuto Besak

 

An interesting fact about it, is that it took 17 years to build it, started in 1780 and inaugurated to use it on Monday 21st February 1797. The idea of this fortress development was Mahmud Badaruddin Sultanate I (1724-1758).

It has 288.75m length, 183.75 m width, 9.99 m height and 1.99 m thick. Each corner provides entrance, the Northwest side entrance is different with three others. The three other entrances represent the characteristic of Benteng Kuto Besak. The main entrance, Lawang Kuto allowed visitors to look out to Musi River. While the entrance in the back door is called Lawang Buritan.

This fortress has become Palembangnese proud since it is the biggest and the only fortress made-up of stone wall and strongly related to the witness of their victorious fight against European.

Now, this fortress has been used for Sriwijaya Military District Command office. The area surrounding the fortress are being developed for tourism destination, to support Visit Musi program.

There is wide-open area for enjoying the scene around Musi River by visitors. Especially at night, we can feel another nice atmosphere from this place, there are lights from decorated lamps which make color reflection on surface of the Musi River.

How is Benteng Kuto Besak different from another Benteng in another city?

Benteng Kuto Besak

 

An interesting fact about it, is that it took 17 years to build it, started in 1780 and inaugurated to use it on Monday 21st February 1797. The idea of this fortress development was Mahmud Badaruddin Sultanate I (1724-1758).

It has 288.75m length, 183.75 m width, 9.99 m height and 1.99 m thick. Each corner provides entrance, the Northwest side entrance is different with three others. The three other entrances represent the characteristic of Benteng Kuto Besak. The main entrance, Lawang Kuto allowed visitors to look out to Musi River. While the entrance in the back door is called Lawang Buritan.

This fortress has become Palembangnese proud since it is the biggest and the only fortress made-up of stone wall and strongly related to the witness of their victorious fight against European.

Now, this fortress has been used for Sriwijaya Military District Command office. The area surrounding the fortress are being developed for tourism destination, to support Visit Musi program.

There is wide-open area for enjoying the scene around Musi River by visitors. Especially at night, we can feel another nice atmosphere from this place, there are lights from decorated lamps which make color reflection on surface of the Musi River.

What do you think is the most interesting scene in Benteng Kuto Besak?

Benteng Kuto Besak

 

An interesting fact about it, is that it took 17 years to build it, started in 1780 and inaugurated to use it on Monday 21st February 1797. The idea of this fortress development was Mahmud Badaruddin Sultanate I (1724-1758).

It has 288.75m length, 183.75 m width, 9.99 m height and 1.99 m thick. Each corner provides entrance, the Northwest side entrance is different with three others. The three other entrances represent the characteristic of Benteng Kuto Besak. The main entrance, Lawang Kuto allowed visitors to look out to Musi River. While the entrance in the back door is called Lawang Buritan.

This fortress has become Palembangnese proud since it is the biggest and the only fortress made-up of stone wall and strongly related to the witness of their victorious fight against European.

Now, this fortress has been used for Sriwijaya Military District Command office. The area surrounding the fortress are being developed for tourism destination, to support Visit Musi program.

There is wide-open area for enjoying the scene around Musi River by visitors. Especially at night, we can feel another nice atmosphere from this place, there are lights from decorated lamps which make color reflection on surface of the Musi River.

What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?

Benteng Kuto Besak

 

An interesting fact about it, is that it took 17 years to build it, started in 1780 and inaugurated to use it on Monday 21st February 1797. The idea of this fortress development was Mahmud Badaruddin Sultanate I (1724-1758).

It has 288.75m length, 183.75 m width, 9.99 m height and 1.99 m thick. Each corner provides entrance, the Northwest side entrance is different with three others. The three other entrances represent the characteristic of Benteng Kuto Besak. The main entrance, Lawang Kuto allowed visitors to look out to Musi River. While the entrance in the back door is called Lawang Buritan.

This fortress has become Palembangnese proud since it is the biggest and the only fortress made-up of stone wall and strongly related to the witness of their victorious fight against European.

Now, this fortress has been used for Sriwijaya Military District Command office. The area surrounding the fortress are being developed for tourism destination, to support Visit Musi program.

There is wide-open area for enjoying the scene around Musi River by visitors. Especially at night, we can feel another nice atmosphere from this place, there are lights from decorated lamps which make color reflection on surface of the Musi River.