Attractions

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.