Forts to Explore in Bengkulu

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Bengkulu

One of the provinces of Indonesia, Bengkulu is located on the southwest coast of Sumatra. The western part of Bengkulu province, bordering the Indian Ocean coast, is about 576 km long, and the eastern part of the condition is hilly with a plateau.

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Forts to Explore in Bengkulu

Benteng Marlborough

Fort Marlborough is an English fort located in Bengkulu City, Sumatra. It was built between 1713-1719 by the East India Company under the leadership of Governor Joseph Collett as a defensive fort for the British East India Company's Residency there. It was one of the strongest British forts in the eastern region, second only to Fort St. George in Madras, India. it is now one of the famous tourist attractions in Bengkulu.

Map of Forts to explore in Bengkulu