The Dutch East India Company build a fortress in Manado in 1658. As with regions in eastern Indonesia, Manado has undergone christianization by Dutch missionarries, including Riedel and Schwarz. The Javanese prince Diponegoro was exiled to manado by the Dutch government in 1830. The English biologist Alfred Wallace visied Manado in 1859, and praised the town for its beauty. The city was heavily damaged by allied bombing during World War II. in 1958, the headquarters of the rebbel movement Permesta were moved to Manado. When Permesta confronted the central government with demands for political, economic and regional reform.
Ecotourism is the biggest attraction in Manado. Scuba diving and snorkiling on the nearby island of Bunaken are popular attractions. Ban Hin Kiong Temple is another tourism spot in the city. Other places of interest are nearby Lake Tondano, Lokon Vulcano, Klabat Volcano and Mahawu Volcano.
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