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Istiqlal Mosque

Mesjid Istiqlal or Istiqlal Mosque is the biggest mosque in South East Asia, accommodating almost 200000 people at a time. Also known as The Grand Istiqlal Mosque of Jakarta, it was built to commemorate the Independence of Indonesia. It has a free guided tour which can be booked from the tour desk on-site. Tourists (male and female) are allowed to enter through the Al Quddus entrance (women’s entrance) on the right. Mesjid Istiqlal, ‘Istiqlal’ is the Indonesian term for independence. The mosque was opened to the public by the first Indonesian president in 1978. Over the course of its long and prominent history, Mesjid Istiqlal has been visited by eminent personalities like then US President and First Lady Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former US President Bill Clinton and Prince Charles of the United Kingdom. Read More

Built during the Dutch period, the Ministry of Finance Building used to be the palace of Governor General Daendels. Formerly known as Witte Huis or White House, it had a post office and a printing office. Now it serves as the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance, responsible for Indonesia's finance and assets and is open for tourists to visit and understand Indonesian history and governance. The prestigious monument, located in Jakarta, at present serves as the main headquarters of the Ministry of Finance of the island country of Indonesia. The construction of this building was begun by the then Governor-General Daendels during the time when the Dutch were in power. Back then, it served as his palace. At present, the dignified Ministry of Finance Building keeps every official record that is responsible for Indonesia’s current state assets and finances. In order to provide a better understanding to anyone who wishes to know more about the historical incidents and governance that led to the present financial status of the country, the Ministry of Finance Building is open to all. The motto of the Indonesian ministry is “guardian of state finance”, which, in the local language, may be translated to “Nagara Dana Rakça. Read More

Monumen Irian Jaya Pembebasan is a significant monument built to commemorate the liberation of Irian Jaya or New Guinea from the Dutch in 1963. It depicts a statue of a man breaking free from the shackles on his wrists indicating he is finally free. It is located at the center of Lapangan Benteng which is a must visit in Jakarta due to this powerful symbol. The Netherlands possessed the western parts of New Guinea until the early 1960s but after the New York Agreement in 1962, the Netherlands agreed to hand over the territory to Indonesia. The West Irian Liberation monument also called Monumen Patung Pembebasan Irian Jaya was constructed in August of the year 1963 on the 18th Independence Day of the country. The bronze statue is 11 meters tall and was constructed over a 20-meter high pedestal and represents a bronze wild-haired muscular man breaking free from chains symbolizing rebellion and independence from colonisation. The inspiration for the construction of the statue was drawn from a speech made by Sukarno, the then president of Indonesia, regarding freeing the West Irian by any means necessary. The architect of the monument was Edhi Sunarso who had earlier contributed in the design and plan of Selamat Datang monument and the Dirgantara monument. The location of the monument is quite strategic and is the first monument seen by people visiting Jakarta through the Kemayoran Airport. Read More

The National Monument of Indonesia is a massive tower located at Merdeka Square's center. It will take you through the evolution of Indonesia's culture since its pre-historic times, with many artifacts from each era. The historic structure also has an observation deck, the National History Museum, and the Hall of Independence. The National Monument of Indonesia houses the first red and white flag flown at the Proclamation of Independence in 1945. The monument is 137 m tall and is obelisk shaped. It is topped with a 14.5 m tall bronze flame with a stunning 32 kg gold coating. The outer yard houses reliefs from the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Proclamation of Independence in 1945. Read More

Established by the Dutch government, Muara Angke Nature Reserve is a protected sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation. There are at least 30 different species of plants and several other types of animals, birds and insects. In this peaceful place, you will be embraced with the beauty of nature such as the lush green Mangrove trees and the constant chirping of the birds. Muara Angke Wildlife Reserve was established by the Netherlands Indies government to preserve nature in the year 1939 and in recent times it covers an area of about 1300 ha. It is mostly visited by tourists, nature enthusiasts and students who look forward to spot the famous Bubut Jawa (a small black bird with orange wings, which is an endemic species and also quite rare). The forest functions as the lungs of the city and a runoff area for floodwaters. A tour to the forest involves crossing bridges, vegetation and water bodies, which is quite adventurous. There is a guest house in the forest area and visitors can also enjoy boating on Angke River. Read More

Located near the Sunda Kelapa Harbour, Museum Bahari exhibits the history and the importance of sea trade via the harbour that helped build Jakarta's economy. The displays mostly consist of maritime objects with detailed information about them. Access is allowed only into the well-maintained parts of the museum, but while one is exploring the attraction, they would also come across the areas which were extensively used during the bygone times. A visit to Museum Bahari is recommended to everyone visiting the harbour. Museum Bahari, also known as the Maritime Museum, traces the maritime history of the various regions of Indonesia. It was established the rule of the Dutch East Indian Company. The buildings of the museum date back to 17th century, displaying beautiful colonial architecture. It houses an interesting collection of boats and canoes with wax sculptures of many maritime explorers like Vasco de Gama, Cheng Ho, James Cook, etc. Read More

If you want to understand how the Indonesian banking system works, the Museum Bank Indonesia is just the right place. Situated in the Old Town, this colonial-style museum includes old currencies from around the world in its display collection from as early as the 14th-century pre-colonial era. You can see real gold bars here. One of the nation's best, this museum is dedicated to the history of Indonesia from a loosely financial perspective in a grand, expertly restored, neo-classical former bank headquarters from the early 20th century. The museum also provides visitors with an audio and visual experience of the history of currencies and trade in Indonesia from the pre-colonial era to the present state. Many of the exhibits have information signs in English. Ask at the reception area about temporary exhibitions and seminars. Read More

Currently a museum to showcase the economics and the economic system of Jakarta, Museum Bank Mandiri chronicles the story of the erstwhile known Batavia's financial systems. The building itself was completed in 1929 and its sleek architectural style is reminiscent of the Art Deco style that was in vogue at the time. There is no better way to learn about the nuances of colonial economics than at Museum Bank Mandiri. Visitors get to witness a collection of colonial banking activities, vintage cash counters and everything else related to the economy of colonial era. It is situated at the banking district of Old Jakarta Town. The bank was previously a large office and a warehouse occupying an area of 10,039 meter square. The building caught fire in the 1920s and was damaged. The construction of the new building started in the year 1929 and was opened to the public in the year 1933. The museum was established by Bank Mandiri on October 2, 1998. It has a collection of items related to banking activity and its development in "Tempo Doeloe" (in Indonesia meaning "Good old days") such as old currency notes, safes, deposit boxes and aged ATM’s presented in multiple rooms. Read More

Museum Di Tengah Kebun is a private museum with an impressive collection of relics and antiques by Syahrial Djalil, an Indonesian entrepreneur and founder of the museum. He built the museum entirely through his own money that houses archaeological statues, ceramics, paintings and many more Indonesian artefacts. Interestingly, Syahrial who was running an advertising company wanted to build a house for himself where he could grow old. Being fond of the different architectural styles, he designed the house and used different materials which would be a reflection of his interests in the fine arts. By the year 2009, he decided to open the house for the people to come and view his collection. Museum Di Tengah Kebun offers a great appeal to the visitors owing to the unique environment and a huge span of exhibits. The museum is divided into 17 different rooms with artifacts from various countries like France, England, China, Japan, and Mexico. Along with this, every room has a separate theme to pique the interest of the visitors. Read More

The Kite Museum of Jakarta, or Museum Layang Layang, was opened in 2003 to impart kite education to the citizens and houses a collection of more than 600 kites worldwide. Along with many interesting kite displays, watching movies based on their history is a must for visitors. Particularly fun for children, this museum helps organize many exciting kite festivals and workshops where people design their own kites. Museum Layang Layang is the brainchild of Endang Ernawati. Having loved to build and fly kites from a young age, she was disappointed to see the lack of attention it received and resolved to tackle this problem by creating Merindo Kites & Gallery. Prior to being purposed into a museum, it was a home industry that produced kites to be exported. Unlike other museums in the country, Museum Layang Layang is privately owned and run by a foundation. The museum’s collection has been a part of several national and international festivals. Some kites are even award winners, having received honours from the Indonesia Record Museum. Read More