Kuto Besak

Kuto Besak is building a palace in the XVIII century became the center of Palembang Sultanate. The idea of establishing Benteng Kuto is inspired by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I who ruled in 1724-1758 and the implementation of the development is completed by the successor Sultan Mahmud Bahauddin who ruled in 1776-1803. This fortress built in 1780 dengn architect who is not known with certainty and implementation of control work in a Chinese trust. Adhesive cement limestone bricks used in the Ogan River hinterland with egg white. Time used to build this Kuto Besak approximately 17 years. Place officially on Monday on 21 Feburari 1797. At that time, the City of Palembang is still surrounded by the children of the river that split the city into islands. Kuto Besak was as if standing on the island because it is limited by Sekanak River in the west, Tengkuruk River in the east, and Kapuran River in the north. Development and regulation in the area around Plaza Benteng Kuto Besak akan projected to be a place of entertainment open to sell Musi charm and historic buildings. If viewed from the bridge or across Ulu Ampera, the look is the broad background with a palm tree row in the Benteng Kuto Besak, and the water tower at the Office Mayor of Palembang.