Buton Palace Fort

Buton Palace Fort, known locally as Benteng Keraton Buton, is a historic hilltop fort in Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi. Built from coral stone in the 16th century as the center of the Sultanate of Buton, it is recognized as the largest fort in Indonesia with a perimeter of about 2,740 meters and an area of 22.8 hectares. The fort features 12 gates (Lawa) and 16 bastions (Baluara) and remains a cultural and historical landmark.

Visitors can expect a large hilltop fort complex with well-preserved coral-stone walls, 12 historic gates and 16 bastions offering panoramic views over Baubau City and the Buton Strait. Inside the walls is a living settlement with traditional houses, the Great Mosque of Wolio, a palace museum, and stone-paved paths. The site combines open-air sightseeing, historical structures, cultural displays and viewpoints, with information boards explaining the fort's layout and history.