Tracing Traces of History, Tolukko Fort Ternate

Ternate, Sigmanews.us - Tracing every corner of Tolukko fort. Reminiscent at times pounded theenemy's fortress from the sea on the west side. The soldiers on guard strengthening defense andcounterattack. Until the sound of cannon and the shouts shouted burning spirit and courage. Located in the Sangadji Village, District of North Ternate, North City. Originally named the fortwas built by Francisco Tolukko Serao, a Portuguese commander in 1540. In 1610, the fort was repaired by Pieter Both Dutch to Ternate with the entry of a few yearsearlier. By Dutch fort was used as a defense against the onslaught of Spain. Standing on the foundation of igneous rocks. Formed from 3 pieces bastion, the basement, theyard, hallway and rectangular main building. The construction is made from a mixture of stone,rock, brick fragments were fused by a mixture of lime and sand. Tolukko fort was known as FortHollandia. This fort is relatively intact condition. Especially after the restoration in 1996-1997. - See more at: http://sigmanews.us/en/read/7658/tracing-traces-of-history-tolukko-fort-ternate.html#sthash.IvzHTUQ5.dpuf