Continent Centrepoint Panakkukang - Makassar Hotel is a haven for business and leisure travelers coming to Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The 3-star hotel is a mere 25-minute drive from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport and its enviable location puts you within minutes of various tourist spots and key destinations. On your free time, step outside of your cozy accommodation and enjoy such attractions within the city:
1. Lae Lae – Seafood is king in Makassar. Among the many restaurants around, Lae Lae is the most popular one. Do not let the lack of air-conditioning and the plastic plates fool you. Despite the basic dining hall setup, this is the place to find the best grilled fish in the port city. The fish is served fresh; you see them wriggling on ice by the entrance, before being cleaned and cooked, and served with some fiery sambal or chili sauce.
2. Paotere Harbor – Seeing large-scale models of traditional pinisi ships at the airport does not compare to getting up close and personal to the real thing. Drop by Paotere Harbor at sunrise and enjoy the sight of these colorful wooden boats, dancing to the rhythm of the water. It makes for beautiful travel photos that will be definitely worth sharing.
3. Old Gowa – On the southeastern outskirts of Makassar lies remnants of the former kingdom of Gowa. Here you will find Makam Sultan Hasanuddin, a memorial to the mid-17th century ruler of Gowa. The site where the kings of Gowa were crowned is just outside the tomb, too, marked by the Pelantikan Stone.
4. Benteng Sungguminasa – This is the former royal residence of the Sultan of Gowa, located at Jl. Kh Wahid Hasyim. Today, Benteng Sungguminasa has been converted into the Museum Balla Lompoa. Artifacts found here include gifts from the Australian Aborigines of Elcho Island, who traded with the Bugis. However, the real highlight of this place can only be seen on request: the royal regalia, which is a wooden Bugis-style palace.
5. Fort Rotterdam – Much of the Dutch-Colonial architecture in Makassar has been destroyed but Fort Rotterdam is the best that has been preserved. Back in 1545, it was a Gowanese fort, then in 1667, it was rebuilt Dutch-style after the Treaty of Bungaya was signed. Today, amid its arched entrances and pitched red roofs, 2 museums welcome tourists, the more popular being Museum Negeri La Galigo.
Come and explore Makassar by visiting these places outside of your Continent Centrepoint Panakkukang - Makassar Hotel. The natural charm and beauty of the place will definitely charm and enrich you as a traveler.
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