Kuto Besak

Kuto Besak is building the XVIII century palace which became the center of the Sultanate of Palembang. The idea of establishing Fort Kuto initiated by the Great airfare I who reigned in the years 1724-1758 and the implementation of its development is completed by his successor Sultan Mahmud Bahauddin who reigned in the years 1776-1803. Sultan Mahmud Bahauddin is a character of Palembang Darussalam Sultanate realistic and practical in international trade and a clergy who make Palembang as a center for religious literature in the archipelago. Mark the sultan's role as he moves from palace to Kuto Besak Kuto Lamo. The Dutch called the Nieuwe Kuto Besak palace palace new alias.
This fort was built in 1780 with less architects who are not known with certainty and supervising the work entrusted to a hard. Adhesive cement limestone bricks used in the Ogan River hinterland with egg white added. The time that is used to build this Besak Kuto approximately 17 years. Officially occupied on Monday on 21 Feburari 1797.
In contrast to the position of the old palace located in the outback, the new palace stood in a very open position, strategic, and at the same time very beautiful. Position overlooking the River Musi.
At that time, the city of Palembang is still surrounded by the kids of the river which divides the area of the city into islands. Kuto Besak even though standing on the island because it is limited by Sekanak River in the west, Tengkuruk River in the east, and chalky River in the north.
Religious Tourism is currently occupied by the Regional Military Command (Commands) Sriwijaya.
Development and restructuring of the area around Plaza Religious Tourism is projected to be open entertainment venues that sell charm Musi and historic buildings. If viewed from the Seberang Ulu or bridge shall, overlooks the spacious yard with visible is the background of a row of palm trees in the yard Religious Tourism, and the water tower at the office of mayor of Palembang.
At night time, the atmosphere will be felt more dramatically. Light from a series of garden lamps create a yellow reflection on the river surface.
Palembang has a number of local government development plans to support the Plaza Religious Tourism as a tourist attraction.