Vredeburg

Vredeburg is a fortress that was built in 1765 by the VOC (Dutch trading group) in Yogyakarta during the colonial period. This historic building is located in front of the Great House (one of seven presidential palace in Indonesia). The fort was built by the VOC as a center of government and the defense of the Dutch governor. The fort is surrounded by a moat that can still be seen until now.

The fort is square shaped and has a monitor in the four corners of the tower. In the past, the Dutch troops often patrol around the walls.