Buton Palace Fortress

Buton Palace Fortress, originally the Wolio Palace, is a late 16th century palatial fortress located in Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi. The palace was built in the late 16th century for Sultan Buton III, La Sangaji titled Sultan Kaimuddin (1591-1596) and was the residence of the Buton Sultanate. Heritage performances are given inside the fortress.

Buton Palace Fortress
Wolio Pallace Fortress
Location within Indonesia
General information
Town or cityBaubau
CountryIndonesia
Coordinates5°28'29"S 122°36'06"E 5°28′29″S 122°36′06″E
Construction startedLate 16th century
CompletedLate 16th century
Technical details
Structural systemStone built Palatial fort
Size23,375 hectares.
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