Jakarta Historic Sites

Historic Sites in Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta Historic Sites

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  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia7,494 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The area was once the first walled settlement of the Dutch colonists in Jakarta, and later became the de facto capital of the Dutch East Indies. The area was proclaimed a heritage site in 1972 by the Governor of Jakarta. Our guide mentioned that many buildings were allowed to fall into disrepair or were demolished despite the heritage listing. A revitalisation of the area commenced in 2005 and 16 buildings were restored by 2014. We enjoyed our stroll and visits to the museum.
    Written 27 December 2023
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  • Shaf B
    Gurgaon547 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place is near the China town in central Jakarta. This is a very old building where some Chinese Major used to live and the government of Indonesia preserved this building.
    Written 18 February 2020
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  • Kalim B
    Bogor, Indonesia78 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I spent a great time there watching 15 mint fountain show.
    There were 3 shows. 18.30, 19.30 and 20.30.
    Better arrive 20 min before show to get better spots at amphitheater.
    You can find some traditional food at hawker street.
    As expected, parking was very challenging.. thats why i used taxi.
    Written 14 October 2019
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  • Alex P
    Jakarta, Indonesia79 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We can see the inside of the building that is used by Jakarta's Governor (currently by Mr. Ahok). It is an old Netherland style government building with pictures of the old governors on 1 room, then the city development progress on the other room. We can see the governor's office, meeting room, meeting hall. And lastly is the Smart City room where we can see live traffic and complaints by people of Jakarta. There is guide to welcome all bypassers.
    Written 2 November 2016
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  • StotheN
    Stockholm, Sweden547 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This temple is quite new as compared to the old one which was burned down in a riot from way back. This is worth a visit to understand the Chinese culture in Jakarta. Some nearby temples also function a church. The place is really in the middle of suburbs and you can see regular joes going about their lives. It is not really a big temple and you can finish it in 30min tops. But it is still worth a visit for its ambience.
    Written 24 April 2023
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  • Xavier Saladie
    Barcelona, Spain28 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    From the commonwealth cemetery you could access the Dutch Cemetery too. There's thousands of soldiers buried there. The place looks well taken care with gardeners working on the grass and keeping everything in order. There's a small-medium chapel in the middle. Worth a short visit (20 minutes or so). Opens from 08 am to 4pm.
    Written 4 January 2018
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  • xave151
    Jakarta, Indonesia89 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Si Pitung is a famous legendary profile during The Netherlands invasion in Betawi (Jakarta). He was like Indonesian Robin Hood. He robbed rich and shared what he got to poor people. This house belonged to Haji Saifudin, had visited by si Pitung during his escape from the Dutch army chase. It's worth to visit. Located in Marunda, North Jakarta. If you drive your car, you can park at a parking lot nearby and walk around 5-7 minutes. If you ride a motorcycle, you can park in front of the house of si Pitung. Beside learning history, you can taste kerak telor, kue rangi or bir pletok there.
    Written 7 January 2020
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  • Nagdawi
    Amman, Jordan33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good place to maintain your iman by listen beneficial talk from ulama' (islamic scholars). The area around the mosque is vogue. Here you can find islamic style clothes.
    Written 27 April 2018
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  • Afif Amrulloh
    Jakarta, Indonesia69 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful and well maintained, you can get in to see the interior and averyrthing inside. There are also some of interest place around this area, dont forget to visit Dharma Bhakti Temple, Petak Sembilan Market, Es Kopi Tak Kie. Ended up your chinatown in Panjtoran Tea House will be so nice!
    Written 12 February 2018
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