Benteng Pendem

Benteng Pendem

            Looking for beautiful place in Cilacap? You must include Benteng Pendem on your list. It is located in Cilacap close to Teluk Penyu beach. Benteng Pendem was built in 1861 by Netherlands. Formerly, Benteng Pendem was used to be the fortress of Netherlands to defend them from sea-attack by their enemies. Nowadays, Benteng Pendem becomes a tourism place which is very well known in Cilacap. There are a ot of tourist come there every year.

            If you are in Benteng Pendem, it will unconsciously bring you to the past memory. It totally reflects Netherlands at that time, even today. There, you can see how that fortress was built beneath the ground. You can also see there are a lot of rooms, but it’s always dark inside. If someone haven't gone there before, they’ll be surely surprised because people will never imagine that there is a fortress beneath a beautiful hill (park).

            There, you are not only be able to see that well-built fortress but also you can see a small beautiful river. It makes Benteng Pendem more beautiful. You can go from place to place there by passing small tunnels. The environment there is good and it’s great also for you who loves taking photo.

            Well, For you travelers who always hunts for a beautiful tourism place to visit, Benteng Pendem is highly recommended for you.