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Malabar Radio Station “From Bandung to the Netherlands” – Colonial Dutch Communications
The Malabar station complex contains remnants of the radio station’s former offices and employee residences, in front of the camping and parking area. An information board offers a variety of tourist attractions around Mount Puntang, including coffee tourism, waterfall visits, and cycling tours.
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The Speelwijk Fortress A Monument To Dutch Colonial Power In Pamarican, Banten
S peelwijk Fortress is a defensive fortress with sturdy walls and a moat surrounding the primary structure. The building’s outer wall, which is approximately five meters high, still appears upright. At a closer look, the fortress is composed of nearly three meters of brick blended with natural stones such as coral.
Tracing The History of The Siliwangi “Maung” Troop at The Mandala Wangsit Siliwangi Museum
It was twelve noon when Indonesia Defense Magazine visited the Mandala Wangsit Siliwangi Museum on Jl. Lembong, Bandung. We wanted to trace the journey of the famous Siliwangi Division through the Museum’s collections. “The Mandala Wangsit Siliwangi Museum used to be the home of a Dutch officer. Later, it was taken over by the Japanese to be used as a hiding place. After Indonesia’s independence, the house was used as the headquarters for the Siliwangi Division and has now changed its function to become a museum,” said Major General Kunto Ari Wibowo, who was the Commander of the Military Regional Command (Kodam) III Siliwangi at the time of our interview.
The Japanese and Dutch Caves in Dago Pakar The Symbol of Foreign Occupation in The Sundanese Land
Bandung was arguably one of the Dutch’s favorite cities when they colonized Indonesia. It was built by the Dutch East Indies governor William H. Daendels in 1810 on an elevation of 730 meters above sea level. As a result, it has a pleasantly cool weather, making it a preferred destination to live among the Dutch. Topographically, it was also considered very strategic as a strong natural fortress to repel potential attacks.
Traces of The Legiun Mangkunegaran’s Glory in The Indonesian Archipelago
Well-preserved, neat and tidy: such is the first impression one gets when setting foot at the Mangkunegaran Palace, Solo, Central Java. Erected in 1757, the Palace captures many historical moments. One of the most famous was during the leadership of Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Arya (KGPAA) Mangkunegara I Raden Mas Said or Prince Sambernyawa, with his elite armed forces, called the “Legiun Mangkunegaran”.