Keraton Fortress

Keraton Fortress is located in Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. 
This fort was a stronghold of the longest in the world has ever seen. Made of stones neatly arranged to form a solid fortress that still stands to this day.



    In the days of yore, the fortress itself is used as a place of capital from the government and defense of the kingdom of Buton. Due to the entry of Islam brought by a religious leader who come in Buton, then the kingdom of Buton establish Islam as the dominant religion in the kingdom. At that time, almost all the pillars of empire embraced Islam, so there is a deal to transform the kingdom into the Sultanate Form, it gives birth to the Sultanate of Buton.

    Previously, Keraton Fortress made ​​of rocks glued together using egg whites, but at this point, in order to preserve the fort, it has a lot of rocks are trimmed, to be more robust and resistant to time.

    Inside the fortress itself, there are many places and certain objects, such as the tombs of kings and sultans, Sultan Mosque, Baruga, Lawanas, and other relics, which are summarized in Buton Palace Museum.

    At this time, Keraton Fortress is home Baubau society, as well as tourist attractions Baubau City.