Indonesia
Sumatra
West Sumatra

Fort de Kock

Fort de Kock was a 19th-century Dutch sconce fortification established over a hill in , , Indonesia. Around the fortification, a new settlement grew, which eventually grew into the city of , the second largest city in .
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Photo: Tdevries, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Masjid Raya Bukittinggi and Jam Gadang.

Mosque
Photo: Rhmtdns, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a mosque, which is situated 360 metres southeast of Fort de Kock.

Clock
Photo: Iwansw, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a clock tower, major landmark, and tourist attraction in the city of , , . It is in the centre of the city, near the main market, Pasar Ateh. It has large clocks on each face. is situated 570 metres south of Fort de Kock.

Museum
Photo: sbamueller, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is situated 770 metres south of Fort de Kock.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bukittinggi and Bukik Apik Puhun.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city of 117,000 people in . It is a city popular with tourists because of its pleasant climate and central location. is also a popular shopping destination for cheap textiles and fashion products, especially for Malaysians.

Village
Photo: KKN BUKIT APIT UNRI 2021, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village.

Village
Photo: Urang Kamang, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village, which is situated 7 km northeast of Fort de Kock.

Fort de Kock

Latitude
-0.30043° or 0° 18′ 2″ south
Longitude
100.36774° or 100° 22′ 4″ east
Open location code
6PF2M9X9+R3
Open­Street­Map ID
node 595359839
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­fort
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q47779
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Minangkabau—“Fort de Kock” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “德科克堡”
  • Dutch: “Fort de Kock”
  • German: “Fort de Kock”
  • Indonesian: “Benteng de kock”
  • Indonesian: “Benteng De Kock”
  • Indonesian: “Benteng Fort de Kock”
  • Indonesian: “Fort de Kock (Benteng)”
  • Indonesian: “Fort de kock”
  • Indonesian: “Fort de Kock”
  • Japanese: “フォート・デ・コック”
  • Javanese: “Fort de Kock”
  • Minangkabau: “Benteng Fort de Kock”

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