Historical Tour, Fort Marlborough Bengkulu-Indonesia. Marlborough Fort, a British colonial fort covering an area of 44,000 m2. This is the largest fort ever built by the British in Southeast Asia.

Not only that, Marlborough Fort is also the second strongest British fortress in the eastern region after St. George in Madras, India. Marlborough Fort was founded by the East India Company (EIC) in 1713-1719.

Under the leadership of Governor General Joseph Callet as a stronghold. Named Fort Malborough in memory of a British military commander named John Churchill who is known as “The First Duke of Marlborough”.

This fort is located in Bengkulu City, only about 15 minutes from the center of Bengkulu City. Apart from being surrounded by a moat as wide as seven meters and when viewed from above it looks like a tortoise.

This 17th century British architectural design is directly facing the Indian Ocean. To enter the fort, you have to pass through the revaline (turtle head) which is connected by a bridge.

Previously this bridge could be raised to anticipate enemy attacks. Fort Marlborough Bengkulu-Indonesia was restored in 1983 – 1984.

By the Government of the Republic of Indonesia through the Ministry of Education and Culture. Through Kepmenbudpar Decree No: KM.10/PW.007/MKP/2004 of 2004.

the government made Fort Marlborough along with other historical heritage in Bengkulu as Cultural Heritage Objects. Sites or Areas Protected by Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 5 of 1992 .

Even though it was once burned, the remains of the British and Dutch leadership at Fort Marlborough are still preserved today. Not a few tourists visit this fort, both local and national.

Apart from history, its position facing the sea of this fort can be the right place to enjoy sea views in the afternoon.