Van Der Wijck fort was the Dutch East Indies fortress built in the 18th century. The fort is located in Gombong, about 21 km from Kebumen district, Central Java, or 100 km from Borobudur Temple, Magelang.
The name of this fort was taken from Van Der Wijck, the possibility of a commander at the time. The name is emblazoned on the door of the castle to the right.
The fort is sometimes associated with the name David Cochius Frans (1787-1876), a general who served in the western region Bagelen whose name is also perpetuated the name Fort Cochius Generaal.
Fortress Van Der Wijk Education Center located in the neighborhood where the soldier was the first time President Soeharto era soldier was educated Dutch government. Until the year 1999 Castle Van Der Wijk not so neglected, but after a run by private parties, the fort became a tourist attraction attract enough tourists.
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