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

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

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

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

With 13,000 islands and 27 provinces, it's hard to see all of Indonesia. This park is an impressive microcosm of the many varied cultures.

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.

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.

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