Fort Marlborough The Historical Heritage of The British
Fort Marlborough is a relic of colonial times British government used to be, now Fort Marlborough become one of historical attractions in the province of Bengkulu, the location of the fortress was very easy to be taken are in Bencoolen Street close to the Paderi Beach, Bengkulu City Center.
In ancient times Fort Marlborough serve a defensive fortification British in Bengkulu Fort Marlborough was founded in 1713-1719 by the East India Company (EIC), at the time of leadership of Governor Joseph Callet and the fort was is one of the strongest fortress British at the time. Reference: id.wikipedia.org
Fort Marlborough is now used as a cultural heritage and historical tourist attraction by the government, in the fortress there is the tomb of the resident governor, tunnels, cannons, military barracks, armory and the detention room. Sturdy building with a distinctive design British and is near the beach makes the fort was is very beautiful to visit.
The military barracks
The Cannons
The tomb of the resident governor
