Makassar
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Makassar (
Buginese-
Makassarese) — sometimes spelled
Macassar,
Mangkasara — is the
provincial capital of
South Sulawesi,
Indonesia, and the largest city on
Sulawesi Island. 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 port city is located at
5°8′S 119°25′ECoordinates: 5°8′S 119°25′E, on the southwest coast of the island of Sulawesi, facing the
Makassar Strait.
Main sights
Makassar is home to several prominent landmarks including the 16th century Dutch fort
Fort Rotterdam,
Trans Studio Makassar—the third largest indoor
theme park in the world and the
Karebosi Link—the first underground
shopping center in Indonesia and the floating mosque located right on the Losari Beach.