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Forte Nassau

About Forte Nassau

The older of Banda Neira's two Dutch fortresses, built in 1609 and sitting right at the harbor's edge. Less dramatic than Belgica but historically significant as the site where the Dutch East India Company established their grip on the global nutmeg trade.

Getting to Forte Nassau

Directly at Banda Neira harbor, walkable from the ferry dock in under 5 minutes.

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