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Banteng Square Jakarta
Banteng Square is located east of Merdeka Square or in front of the Hotel Borobudur Inter-Continental has been built since the 19th century. More…
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Sijagur Cannon
One of the highlights of Jakarta History Museum is the presence of guns, the guns Si Jagur. Large cannon made of bronze was placed in the museum yard. The cannon is derived from the Portuguese, who then brought to Batavia as a trophy of war after the fall of Malacca to the Portuguese in 1641. More…
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Bentara Budaya Jakarta
Bentara Budaya Jakarta regularly held various art events, such as exhibitions, performances, film screenings and discussions. Complete agenda can be seen in the show and sometimes http://www.bentarabudaya.com contained in Agenda Metropolitan City-subrubrik Kompas daily. More…
Mount Gambar, stop at the tallest peak
Mangkunegaran I sat facing the vast expanse of nature below. From the top of Mount Mijil, Sub Ngawen, Gunung Kidul, he drew a map of Klaten, Solo region as a path that will pass against the Company. Forces to victory in a war that lasted eight years. Ngawen and surroundings she knew. Mount Mijil also changed its name to Mount Gambar.
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If you are tired with the atmosphere in the city and want to enjoy the cool mountain air and beautiful scenery this place is perfect for you. Come to the mountains Kaliurang that can be reached by bus. From Terminal Umbulharjo there are direct buses to the location of this mountain tourism. It is available in a variety of accommodations such as villas, bungalows, or restaurants.
Pekojan Mosque
Masjid An-Nawier or known by the name Pekojan Mosque is one of the largest mosque in West Jakarta. Pekojan called because the mosque is located at Jalan Pekojan.
This mosque was founded in 1749 by an Arab descendant named Syarifah Fatima bint Husain Al Idrus. The specialty of this mosque is the architecture which is a fusion style of the Middle East, Europe, China, and More…
Toko Merah
In the area of West Kalibesar, Jakarta City, there is a building entirely in red and known as the Toko Merah. Building adjacent to the Batavia Town Hall was built in 1730.
Formerly, this two-story building is home to the Dutch Governor General van Imhoff. Today, the building was used by the company Dharma Niaga.
Gereja Immanuel Jakarta
The church is famous for its circular roof was founded in 1893 in honor of King William I of the Netherlands. He is known for his efforts to unite the various sects of Christianity. Thus, this church was originally called Willemskerk. Then, in 1948, this church called Immanuel which means God will be with us.
In addition to its architectural beauty of the building, this church is also famous for orgelnya which still can be used even though the organ age had reached 165 years. More…
Mesjid Istiqlal Jakarta
Mosque which is the main mosque in Jakarta is located right in front of the Cathedral. This mosque was also one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in Southeast Asia.
Istiqlal Mosque built in 1961 with an architect’s design called F. Silaban. Construction of this mosque took seventeen years to spend the funds of around Rp. 7 billion and USD 12 million. More…
Jakarta Cathedral
Church in neo-gothic style is one of the oldest churches in Jakarta. Church was officially opened on 21 April 1901 was built with cost 628,000 guilders.
Cathedral has the basic shape of the cross along the 60 meters, with a width of 10 meters plus main 5 meters on each side. When viewed from the front, it will appear three peaks towering towers and made of iron, the Angelus Dei tower 45 meters high from the floor, and two clamps which towers 60 meters high, the Citadel of David and Ivory Tower. More…
