European heritage in Indonesia that still Stands to this day

European heritage in Indonesia that still Stands to this day

European heritage in Indonesia – the Europeans became one of the nation's arguably the longest colonize Indonesia. Because that's a lot of historical relics in Indonesia which is easily found given some areas never colonized nations of Europe.

Initially the Europeans indeed for the benefit of trade and looking for spices only. However, in the process not only trade that they do but they changed to become the ruler of the region. Therefore, in the initial stages of their build a storage area which is now a heritage building Europeans in Indonesia for the hoard of spice in some areas such as Java, Batavia and Jepara.

After getting the support of the Netherlands as well as a large capital, the DUTCH finally established a Trade Office and a storage shed. And to maintain security during the berdagangnya activity, it also makes the stronghold. The Fort program has many functions, aside from being a Trade Office and Government but is also used for living quarters.

The life of the Europeans originally located inside the fortress. After they gained control of trade routes and centers of power, they finally dare to establish the settlement outside the fortress until it reaches the area of Sunda kelapa-kea rah in the then known as Batavia. The presence of the peoples of Europe certainly influenced the creation of the new buildings. Until they make a variety of facilities and infrastructure that eventually became the European nation remains in Indonesia.

List of European Heritage in Indonesia:

1. Military and defense
2. Governance
3. Areas Of Law
4. Economics

1. Military and defence

• The Castle Duurstede

Is one of the relics of the Europeans in Indonesia which was built by the Netherlands in 1676 to face attacks from the Portuguese. In the attack, the Pattimuran never fought to capture the Fort on May 16, 1817. In the attack all the Netherlands troops were killed including President Van den Berg.

The Fort was originally built in 1545 by the Kings of Gowa X named Tunipallangga Uwalang. At the time of the Kings of Gowa XIV the fortress was replaced with rock hard black padas. And in 1666 there was war between the Kings of Gowa rulers with the Netherlands. The defeat forced the Netherlands to make Out the Kings of Gowa to sign Treaty of Bongaya on 18 November 1667.

• Fort Vredeburg

European heritage in Indonesia was built in 1767, but finished in 1787. After construction is complete, building forts in the fine tune again and changed the meaning of Rustenburg Fortress fortress retreat. Because of the severe damage due to earthquake happened, ultimately the program was renamed the Fort Fort Vredeburg meaning fortress of peace.

• Fort Marlborough

The East India Company was founded under the leadership of Governor Joseph Callet. The form of this Fort resembles a turtle made South-facing and have extensive 44100 square meters. The main door of the relics of the Europeans in the nini Indonesia surrounded by moats connected with bridges in the gate. And the Fort Marlborough this was the United Kingdom's largest relics in Indonesia.

The actual Fort was not only a military stronghold, but used for kepentigan trade. In addition, the function of the building remains the Europeans in Indonesia as well as the guarantor of the smooth supply of pepper to United Kingdom companies.

2. Governance

Not just coming to trade, the Europeans came also wanted to invade and take control of Indonesia. Officially they're running the Government in the colonies. Thus in different regions can be found various forms of European heritage in Indonesia in the field of governance. Some of the Government buildings of the time carrying the European style that is a mix of East and West.

• Standhuis

Known as the garden of Fatahillah which is the Town Hall of the old. Originally the building was the Office of the Governor-General of VOC, built in tahun1707-1710. The building is almost similar to the Dam Palace in Amsterdam which consists of a main building with two wings on the East and West. Relics of Europeans in Indonesia was also formerly used as a courtroom, offices and underground space functioned as a prison. Work on the building was finished in the year 1710 M and inaugurated by General Abraham van Riebeek. For asriteknya designed by W J, van der Velde.

• Istana Merdeka

Built starting in 1973 the Government of Governor General Louden and completed in 1879 in the Governor General Johan Willem van Landbarge. Originally, the venue was named the gambir Palace under coach by Drossares at the beginning of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and witness history signing a script recognition of the Republic of Indonesia States or by the Government of Netherlands on RIS December 27, 1949.

• Istana Bogor

It was built on the initiative of Governor General van Imhoff in 1745-1750 which was followed by the Governor General Jacob Mossel. The word comes from the Bogor Buitenzorg which means free of problems or difficulties. Imhof then made his own skesta by mimicking asrsitektur of the Blenheim Palace which was the residence of the Duke of Malborough in United Kingdom.

3. Areas of law

Though the intention to colonize, but will still run its activities like belada a State. To that end, they build a means to support the operations of the Government in the field of law. Not just make laws and regulations, but the Europeans also make equipment completeness such as prisons and police. European heritage in Indonesia in law i.e. the building of Justice and prison in Bandung, Jakarta. For his prison called the Sukamiskin prison.

4. Economics

European heritage in Indonesia in the field of Economics pretty much since the first mission their presence that is for the benefit of Commerce. Not only to build fortresses and warehouses, Netherlands colonial Government also built various kinds of facilities and infrastructure to support the economy of which include train stations, sugar factories and ports.

• Wilem Station I

Kerita station was built by the Netherlands parties residing in Ambarawa in 1800 's which is better known by the name of Willem I Station. The name is taken from the name of the ruling King of the Netherlands at that time. With the building of the railway station, then mastery will be easier in finding transportation for movers and perekonmiannya.

• Tanjung Priok

Built in the era of the colonial Netherlands in 1800 's. the harbour Excavations starting in 1977 which was inaugurated in 1883. Penggarapannya then widened again in 1910-1911. relics of Europeans in Indonesia is situated on the banks of the Java Sea, which became the main gate of Netherlands ships to come and take the wealth of nature.

• The Field Of Spirituality

In the process, the Europeans also live out her life in Indonesia. Therefore they build many diverse place of worship. In various regions of Netherlands built a church with a distinctive arsiteksturnya model.

European heritage in Indonesia in this field, namely the Church of Immanuel and the Cathedral in Jakarta also Blenduk Church located in Semarang, Central Java.

With a review on Europeans in Indonesia remains above expected you readers to get to know and study history. Because the State could be more advanced if the community or its residents will remember the history of the country.