Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia. Initially Jakarta was a port city which developed into a trading center by 14th century, originated along the downstream of Ciliwung River. Under the Dutch rule, this city was named Batavia. Now Jakarta has proudly developed into one of Asia’s most prominent metropolitan centers. Jakarta is also the center of commerce in Indonesia. Heritages from the past are the prime attractions in Jakarta. Here we can find old churches, museums, amusement parks, recreation centers, and shopping complexes.

Location:
north-west part of Java island
120 km north west of Bandung



Buildings & Architecture:
Monas (Monumen Nasional)
Monumen Proklamator
Klenteng Petak Sembilan
Monuments & Statues in Jakarta
Historical Buildings in Jakarta

Museums & Galleries:
Museum Nasional
Museum Bahari (maritime)
Museum Fatahillah (history)
Museum Keramik (ceramic)
Cafe Batavia (old photographs)
Museums in Jakata

Cultural Sites:
Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (art theatre)
Bharata Theatre (wayang orang)

Parks & Amusements:
Taman Mini Indonesi Indah
Taman Burung (bird park)
Akuarium Air Tawar (fresh water aq.)
Museum Serangga (insects)
Taman Impian Jaya Ancol
Gelanggang Samudra (dolphin show)
Kebun Binatang Ragunan (zoo)
Dunia Fantasi (fantasy world)
Seaworld
Planetarium Jakarta
Taman Fatahillah (square)

Shopping:
Pasar Seni Ancol (art market)
Pasar Ikan Ciliwung (fish market)
Shopping Centers in Jakarta

Beach & Islands:
Sunda Kelapa (old harbor)
Pantai Ancol (beach)
Kepulauan Seribu (islands)



Transport:
Kampung Rambutan (bus terminal)
Pulo Gadung (bus terminal)
Gambir (train station)
Jatinegara (train station)
Soekarno Hatta (airport)
Tanjung Priok (seaport)