Monument, Lookout

The obelisk called Monument Nasional, which no one calls anything but "Monas" for short, is the main symbol of Jakarta. Monas is 132 metres high and offers an entrance to a viewpoint that offers a 360° view of the whole of Jakarta. It is located on the huge Merdeka Square in the geographical centre of Indonesia. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Jakarta" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta-monas] Independence…

City Quarter

In the old town called Kota Tua you will find several museums, enjoy colonial Dutch architecture and in the main square you will be able to watch Indonesian and other regional tourists enjoying a ride on colourful rented bicycles with wide straw hats from the many local cafes. The old town is also known as Oud Batavia or Kota Lama. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Jakarta" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta…

Mosque

The Istiqlal Mosque (translated as Independence Mosque), the largest in Southeast Asia with a capacity of 120,000 people (indoors) or 250,000 people (including outdoor spaces), was designed by Indonesian Christian architect Friedrich Silaban and opened in 1978. [btn "Hotels in Jakarta at a discount here" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta-istiqlal] The architectural style of the mosque is a modern…

Cathedral

The neo-Gothic Roman Catholic Jakarta Cathedral is located next to the Istiqlal Mosque. The cathedral is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The cathedral was consecrated in 1901. [btn "Show the best hotel rates in Jakarta" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta-katedrala] Unique white towers At first glance, the architecture of the two 60-meter high towers catches the eye. Their lower part…

Amusement park, Museum, Aquarium

The Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Cultural and Entertainment Park, known as "TMII", offers a variety of activities and entertainment. Spread over 147 hectares, TMII displays and introduces people to culture from all 38 regions of Indonesia in many interactive and static ways. [btn "Book your hotel in Jakarta in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta-tmii] A giant miniature of Indonesia The park is…

Church

Near the cathedral and mosque stands another religious building - the old Protestant Immanuel Church. This is one of the oldest churches in Indonesia, as it was built in 1839. [btn "Show best Jakarta hotel rates" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta-katedrala] Unconventional architecture The church is built in a very interesting imperial style typical of the Dutch East Indies. The circular building with…

Amusement park, Sandy beach, Aquarium, Water Park

Ancol is a theme park on the northern edge of Jakarta and the only nice place in the city with access to the sea. In Ancol Park you will find a beach, an amusement park with roller coasters or a haunted castle, many restaurants or an animal park. [btn "Book a hotel in Jakarta in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta-ancol] Free shuttle buses run across the park or you can take a ride on the…

Museum

The National Museum, built in 1862, offers a wide collection of ethnographic and archaeological artefacts and shows you many aspects of the life of the different ethnic groups living in Indonesia. [btn "Book a hotel in Jakarta in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta-muzeum] Locals nickname this institution the "Elephant Museum" after the popular elephant statue located outside the entrance. What…

Harbour

Sunda Kelapa can give the impression of a romantic and iconic place on the Jakarta coast, according to the photos. Dozens of strange-looking, brightly coloured boats are moored along the shore, loading and unloading without sophisticated machinery. [btn "View the cheapest hotels in Jakarta" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta-sundakelapa] Boat cruises around the harbour In the old harbour, even today,…

Street, City Quarter

The Thamrin area is named after one of the main streets in Jakarta - Jalan M. H. Thamrin. It is a modern part of Jakarta with many skyscrapers, shopping malls and luxury hotels. [btn "10 best hotels in Jakarta" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta-thamrin] The main part of modern Jakarta can be found around the Dukuh Atas and Sudirman metro and train stations, where there is the largest concentration of…

Zoo

Ragunan Zoo is located in Jakarta's largest park quite far from the city centre (about 16 km south), but if you have time in Jakarta and have seen all the sights, it is definitely worth the trip. The entire complex covers 140 hectares and is one of the largest zoological parks in Asia. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Jakarta" https://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jakarta-zoo] What will you see at the zoo? Ragunan…

Palace

One of Indonesia's 6 presidential palaces, the Merdeka Palace, is also located near Monas. The palace can be found on the north side of Merdeka Square. It was built in 1873 and served as the residence of the Dutch governor in what was then Batavia until 1949. On the last Sunday of every month you can watch the changing of the guards here at 8am. The palace is not open to the public.