Once known as Pasar Ikan (Fish Market), Sunda Kelapa was the early 16th-century trading post from which the Dutch domination of Indonesia began and flourished.

Built to commemorate Indonesia's independence, National Monument dominates Medan Merdeka.

These former Dutch East Indies warehouses contain objects related to seafaring and the spice trade.

In 1778, the Batavia Society for Arts and Science established what would become, after many expansions and name changes, the world-famous National Museum.

This museum exhibits a great many wayang kulit, two-dimensional puppets used in the ancient art of Javanese storytelling.

This gallery displays paintings, sculptures and ceramics from Indonesia's greatest artists.

This colorful neighborhood is a bustling fish market by day and serves up fresh grilled fish by night.

At this museum tourists learn the history and methods of the traditional art of Javanese batik.