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Jakarta - History and culture

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 25 attractions in Jakarta

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.

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Historic walking area; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 25 attractions in Jakarta

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

Attraction type: Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 25 attractions in Jakarta

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

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 25 attractions in Jakarta

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

Attraction type: Speciality museum; Maritime museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 25 attractions in Jakarta

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

Attraction type: Museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 25 attractions in Jakarta
Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 25 attractions in Jakarta

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

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 25 attractions in Jakarta

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

Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 25 attractions in Jakarta

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

Attraction type: Speciality museum
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This landmark church was built for King Willem I. The name was changed from Willemskerk to Immanuel in 1948.

Attraction type: Religious site
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This church, built in 1695, is Jakarta's oldest place of worship.

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

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

Attraction type: Museum
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Attraction type: Historic home
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