Fort Nassau

#338 among destinations in Indonesia

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Facts and practical information

Fort Nassau was the first Dutch fort built on Banda Island, the main island of the Banda Islands, part of Maluku in Indonesia, completed in 1609. Its purpose was to control the trade in nutmeg, which at that time was only grown in the Banda Islands. ()

Local name: Benteng NassauCoordinates: 4°31'41"S, 129°53'53"E

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MalukuIndonesia

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Fort Nassau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Belgica, Mount Api, Lontor, Banda Neira.

~780 ftNE
Historical place
Fort Belgica
4 min walk • Fort Belgica is a relic of colonial history nestled on the Indonesian island of Banda Neira, in the Maluku province. Built by the Dutch East India Company in 1611, this pentagonal fortress stands as a testament to the spice trade's lucrative past and the lengths...
1.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Api
33 min walk • Mount Api is a limestone mountain located in Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak, Malaysia. Neighbouring Mount Benarat and Mount Buda are part of the same formation.
2.8 miSE
Island
Lontor
73 min walk • One of the main attractions on Lontor is its stunning coral reefs, which are perfect for snorkeling and diving. The vibrant underwater world is teeming with colorful fish, sea turtles, and other marine creatures, providing an unforgettable experience for those who...
0.8 miN
Island
Banda Neira
21 min walk • Banda Neira is an island in the Banda Islands, Indonesia. It is administered as part of the administrative Banda Islands District within the Central Maluku Regency in the province of Maluku. To the south is the main town of the same name, which is the largest town in the archipelago with around 7,000 inhabitants.
1.9 miW
Island
Banda Api
48 min walk • Banda Api is an island in the Banda Islands, Indonesia. It is administered as part of the administrative district within the Central Maluku Regency in the province of Maluku.

Fort Nassau

Facts and practical information

Fort Nassau plan & book

Fort Nassau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fort Belgica

Mount Api

Lontor

Banda Neira

Banda Api