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

Indonesia's largest mosque is a sacred place of worship as well as a center for conferences, lectures and seminars.

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

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

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.

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.

This landmark church was built for King Willem I. The name was changed from Willemskerk to Immanuel in 1948.

This church, built in 1695, is Jakarta's oldest place of worship.

Though still a landmark neighborhood, Chinatown hasn't quite recovered from the deadly riots that destroyed it in May 1998.

Also called the Museum of Old Batavia, Fatahillah Museum occupies the old town hall and contains artifacts, weapons and an old jail.