Makassar
Makassar (sometimes spelled Macassar) is the provincial capital of South
Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is the largest city on Sulawesi Island in terms of
population, and the fifth largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta, Surabaya,
Bandung, and Medan.
From 1971 to 1999, the city was named Ujung Pandang, after a precolonial fort in
the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably. The city is located
on the southwest coast of the island of Sulawesi, facing the Makassar Strait.
Makassar has several famous traditional foods. The most famous is Coto Makassar.
It is a stew made from the mixture of nuts, spices, and selected offal which may
include beef brain, tongue and intestine. Konro rib dish is also a popular
traditional food in Makassar. Both Coto Makassar and Konro are usually eaten
with Burasa or Ketupat, a glutinous rice cake.
The nearest International airport is
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, located about 20 km North East from
Losari Beach. To make arrangements for a taxi from Airport to Losari Beach,
contact one the taxi operators or travel agents that have counter in the
Airport.
Popular attractions in Makassar:
| Makassar Popular Attractions | |
|---|---|
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• Fort Rotterdam |
• La Galigo Museum |
undo Indonesia Popular Destinations