Square Tower

Our iconic Square Tower built in 1879 as a prison originally... Fort Margherita was built in 1879 by Sir Charles Brooke, the second White Rajah of Sarawak. Actually there was already a timber structure there earlier, but Brooke rebuilt it in 1879 using brick and mortar at a cost of 8,200 Spanish dollars.

The Square Tower was built later, in 1494 during the reign of Henry VII, and has had a varied history, it was designed as part of the fortifications to protect the rapidly expanding Naval Port.

Kuching, the capital of Sarawak and the largest city on the island of Borneo, is a bustling yet charming city known for its cultural diversity, history, and modern-day attractions.