Sights and landmarks in Ambon

Sights and landmarks in Ambon

1. See

   Ambon War Cemetery

   The cemetery contains Australian soldiers who died during the Japanese invasion of Ambon and Timor in World War II

   Closed · opens 9 am

2. See

   Christina Martha Tiahahu Monument

   Patung Christina Martha Tiahahu

   Located in a hilly area. The best visiting time is in the afternoon because the statue or monument faces sunset and ambon bay. That is an amazing view to take some pictures of.

3. See

   Fort Amsterdam

   Benteng Amsterdam

   A fort and a blockhouse in Hila town, Leihitu. Before the fort was built, a trade lodge was established here by Francisco Serrão in 1512, a Portuguese explorer and a cousin of Ferdinand Magellan.

   06:00-18.00

4. See

   Liang Beach

   Pantai Liang

   A white sand beach with trees. Very suitable for family picnics by laying out mats because of the shady atmosphere. There are food stalls sell fresh coconut drink and local instant noodles dish called Sarmento.

5. See

   Merah Putih Bridge

   The bridge spans over Ambon Bay, connecting Rumah Tiga (Poka) on the north side, with Hative Kecil/Galala on the south side. This bridge is the longest bridge in the eastern region of Indonesia.

6. See

   Wisata Kolam Morea Larike

   Belut Morea Larike

   Watching giant freshwater eels named Morea in a clear and clean river. You can feed them with small fish which can be bought from local people for Rp20,000.

   Closed · opens 6 am

7. See

   Pintu Kota Beach

   Pantai Pintu Kota

   Beach with rocky cave. One of the Icon of Ambon City.

8. See

   Siwalima Museum

   Maritime and traditional object of Ambonese and Moluccas.

   08:00-16.00

9. See

   Wapauwe Old Mosque

   Masjid Tua Wapauwe

   Established in 1414, it is the oldest mosque in Indonesia.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Ambon (CC BY-SA 4.0).