Fort de Kock

Fort de Kock
LocationBukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Established1825
Governing bodyMinistry of Tourism

Fort de Kock was a 19th-century Dutch sconce fortification established over a hill in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Around the fortification, a new settlement grew, which eventually grew into the city of Bukittinggi, the second largest city in West Sumatra. Although the remnants of the mound and some cannons can still be seen, the original buildings on top of the sconce have been demolished.[1]

  1. ^ "Menyisiri Sejarah di Benteng Fort de Kock". Ayo ke Sumbar (in Indonesian). 4 June 2013. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2016.