HISTORICAL SITES : BUKIT PUTERI, KUALA TERENGGANU

" At the height of 200m above the ground, this hill on Jalan Kota gives a good view of the town." 

The fortress

View from Bulit Puteri

At the height of 200-m high above the ground, the historical Bukit Puteri is situated next to Istana Maziah; in fact, one can actually have quite an up-close and personal view of the Palace. Formerly a defense fortress built between 1831 and 1876 to defend the lands from enemy attack, Bukit Puteri also gives a great view of the Kuala Terengganu town.

What remains whole until now include a large brass bell known as ‘genta’, which struck and chimed different tone as a message like the breaking of fast during Ramadan to the surrounding townfolks, a family of canons, flagpole, a lighthouse, cemetery and a fort.

Visitors to this highest point in Kuala Terengganu will understand the significance of this stronghold in the past when they see the areas surrounding it.

There’s also a row of small shops selling local handicrafts and trinkets in Bukit Puteri – after the tiring climb, one can certainly feast their eyes on the many things sold there.