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Hidden gems in Makassar

Quieter corners and lesser-known spots around Makassar, Indonesia.

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Paotere Harbor

Paotere still bustles with pinisi boats loading goods beside traditional Bugis sailors.

Somba Opu Cultural Village

Fort Somba Opu (Makassarese Baruga Somba Opu, Indonesian Benteng Somba Opu) was a fortified commercial center of the Gowa Sultanate. Its ruins are located in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Mandala Monument

A mandala (Sanskrit: मण्डल, romanized: maṇḍala, lit. 'circle', [ˈmɐɳɖɐlɐ]) is a geometric configuration of symbols.

Museum La Galigo

This list includes many museums and cultural institutions in Indonesia (including aquariums, zoos, and botanical gardens, following the definition of the International Council of Museums). Heritage buildings such as candi, mosques, colonial churches and buildings with no site museum should not be placed in the list.

Karebosi Link

Karebosi Link is a downtown park and tunnel plaza connecting Makassar's main squares.