Makassar Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and capital of South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
About Makassar
The everyday speech of Makassarian is Makassar Malay Language. A short glossary of common Makassarian expressions: Makassar was the traditional capital of the Bugis kingdom (Sultanate of Gowa). The Bugis were known throughout the region as proud, fierce warriors and pirates and highly skilled mariners, and before the Dutch defeated them, they had a formidable empire and sphere of influence in what the Europeans called the "Spice Islands". The Bugis also traded throughout the region, and you can find Bugis people today in many other parts of Indonesia and beyond. Makassarese cuisine, based as you might expect on seafood, is highly prized throughout the region, so make sure to have some while you are here.
Top Attractions in Makassar
Explore the best things to see and do in Makassar:
- ★99 Domes Mosque Makassar
- ★Fort Rotterdam
- ★Losari Beach
- ★Paotere port
- ★Pulau Khayangan
- ★Pulau Samalona
- ★Trans Studio
Where to Eat in Makassar
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Mama
- 🍴Coto Daeng
- 🍴Coto Dewi
- 🍴Coto Gagak
- 🍴Coto Nusantara
- 🍴Coto Ranggong
Where to Stay in Makassar
- 🏨Aston Hotel Makassar
- 🏨Citadines Royal Bay Makassar
- 🏨Favor Hotel
- 🏨ibis Makassar City Center
- 🏨New Legend Hostel
- 🏨POD House
Makassar Travel Guide Sections
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