Fort de Kock
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.
- Tourist attraction
- Description: fort
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Masjid Raya Bukittinggi and Jam Gadang.
Masjid Raya Bukittinggi
Masjid Raya Bukittinggi is a mosque, which is situated 360 metres southeast of Fort de Kock.
Jam Gadang
Jam Gadang is a clock tower, major landmark, and… Jam Gadang is situated 570 metres south of Fort de Kock.
Tri Daya Eka Dharma Museum
Tri Daya Eka Dharma Museum is situated 770 metres south of Fort de Kock.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bukittinggi and Bukik Apik Puhun.
Pakan Sinayan
Pakan Sinayan is a village, which is situated 4½ km south of Fort de Kock.
Fort de Kock
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Latitude
-0.30043° or 0° 18′ 2″ south
Longitude
100.36774° or 100° 22′ 4″ east
Open location code
6PF2M9X9+R3
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=fort
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Minangkabau—“Fort de Kock” goes by many names.
حصن دي كوكArabic
德科克堡Chinese
Fort de KockDutch
Benteng de kockIndonesian
Benteng Fort de KockIndonesian
Fort de KockIndonesian
Fort de Kock (Benteng)Indonesian
フォート・デ・コックJapanese
Fort de KockJavanese
Benteng Fort de KockMinangkabau
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West Sumatra: Highlights
Learn more about Padang and Bukittinggi.
