Old Town in Jakarta
August 19th, 2008 | by admin |
Other major attractions are located in the city of Jakarta Utara (North Jakarta). Here Kota, the center of the old city of Batavia, the capital of the Dutch East Indies. This beautiful region is still full of old colonial buildings, including the Museum of History of Jakarta, the former Batavia City Hall. The museum has exhibitions on the history of Jakarta, mainly on its colonial history when the Portuguese, Dutch and English are controlling the city.
China Town called Glodok is the oldest China Town in Jakarta. The opening of markets, with small shop typical ancient Chinese architecture, small lanes and charming cracking photographers make this area a paradise. Sunda Kelapa Harbour. The citys’ old port located in the head of Batavia. Connecting the old drawbridge of 17 century. This port is used for the first time by the Portuguese and Dutch when they arrived in Indonesia. Feel exciting when the boatman you around the water. The traditional fishermen and Kampoeng market. Kampoeng means small rural communities that can still be seen in the cosmopolitan city. You will find true life of urban planning. Fatahillah Museum. Original built by the Dutch in 1710 as City Hall or Stad Huis Jakarta. Furnished with the former coach, porcelain, old map and portraits, under water prison and other items used by the former Dutch governor general.
All museums are closed on Monday and holidays, alternatives are Istiqlal Mosque, the Cathedral and the ancient art market.
Click here to see pictures of Old Batavia Heritage
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