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Kalamata Fort

North Maluku Province - Indonesia

The Kalamata Fort (photo: @Dictio.id)

The Kalamata Fort (photo: @Dictio.id)

Kalamata Fort

Again, the fort is a witness of the Portuguese colonization of Indonesia. This fort is located near the sea so if you have a passion for photography, you can capture your best shoots here since the place looks so dear on everyone’s eyes and also very picturesque on the camera lens!

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Kalamata Fort

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