Travel Guide Sungaminasa

Located 11 km south of Makassar, the village of Sungguminasa bears the glorious legacy of the Sultanate of Gowa, once a nerve center of power. The wooden royal palace, built on stilts, has been transformed into a captivating museum, the Balla Lompoa. In this majestic edifice, sumptuous court artefacts and golden weapons bear witness to the richness of local history. On request, you can admire the gold crown, a masterpiece of rare beauty. The museum features a meticulous reconstruction of the royal palace, offering a unique experience, a fascinating immersion in the past grandeur of the sultanate.