Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Losari Beach, Icon of Makassar

 
Losari is right in the heart of the city of Makassar, on Jalan Penghibur, which is located to the west of the city of Makassar, South Sulawesi. Losari is an icon of the city of Makassar. First, beaches are approximately one kilometer beach was once dubbed as the world's longest dining table, because the tent stalls lined the shore embankment. Now, these stalls have been relocated to a place not far from the tourist area. 

Makassar City Government has beautify beaches by making the bridge area of ​​100 thousand square meters, making it look more beautiful, clean, pollution-free and comfortable place to visit. Sightseeing is the most visited in the afternoon, between the hours of 5 pm to 9 pm. In addition, Losari beach crowded city residents to exercise in the morning during the holidays. 

Losari is typical icon Makassar which is one of the popular in Indonesia, situated overlooking the sea off is the most popular attractions South Sulawesi. The area beaches are flanked the location is very strategic straits and artificial platforms, buildings, five-star hotel, restaurant, cafes and a variety of places to shop. In general, the beach is often an attractive option, especially for the newcomers.

Losari is very strategic layout, making it easy to access. Sukarno Hatta port of Makassar, the beach can be reached about 15 minutes by car or motorcycle. If departing from Hasanuddin Airport, can be reached about 45 minutes by car or motorcycle.

Free of charge if it enters the area Losari. Unless paid parking for carrying vehicles. Around the attractions available various types of vehicles, such as buses, taxis, and rickshaws are available to take visitors around to enjoy the atmosphere of the city of Makassar. Along Penghibur Street also available accommodation facilities ranging from guesthouse to luxury hotels, restaurants, cafes, hospitals, coffee shops, and various other entertainment venues, and all sea facing. At Somba Opu Street, not far from the attractions, there are shopping gold crafts and souvenirs typical of Makassar.

Before known as Losari, Makassar resident called the Fish Market. At that many indigenous merchants who sell. Early in the day used as a fish market, while in the afternoon the other merchants used to sell peanuts, bananas and snacks epe Makassar. What surprises Losari? Infrastructure has been built primarily as a major street named entertainer. On the one hand is a hedge before the water in the form of elongated concrete plaster has now expanded into the bay shore. 

Beginning in 1945, additional buildings were first made ​​beach. Design ground floor along 910 meters of concrete was initiated by the Government of Makassar Mayor, DM van Switten (1945-1946). The days of the NICA, flooring installation is intended to protect a strategic means of multiple objects and people in the street entertainers of the swift waves Makassar Strait.



*from various sources

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