Tomb of Sultan Hasanuddin
Makam Sultan Hasanuddin
Hilltop tomb complex of Sultan Hasanuddin of Gowa, an Indonesian national hero who resisted the Dutch and was known as the 'Rooster of the East,' along with other Gowa rulers.
Sultan Hasanuddin (1631–1670) was known as the 'Rooster of the East.' He led the Gowa Kingdom in resisting the Dutch East India Company and is revered as an Indonesian national hero. The cemetery is located in Katangka, near Sungguminasa in Gowa Regency, and stepped stone tombs are spread across the hill. Nearby stands the Katangka Mosque, the oldest mosque in South Sulawesi, built in 1603. It can be combined with a visit to the Balla Lompoa Museum. Modest dress is required when entering the grounds.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Balla Lompoa Museum
- Fort Somba Opu
- Losari Beach
- Trans Studio Makassar
- Akkarena Beach
- Mandala Monument
- 99 Domes Mosque
- Makassar City Museum