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Indonesia's first and now most famous zoo, established more than 150 years ago. 295 species roaming the area, many are endemic to Indonesia only. Parking fee Rp6,500/car, entrance fee=Rp4,500 adults and Rp3,500 children. Closed on Monday, animals' holiday. There is a special area for primates (monkeys, apes, and its derivatives) called Schmutzer, a still active conservation and research center.…

A towering 137m-tall obelisk of solid bronze platted with 50 kilos of gold shaped into flames up top, this is the most famous landmark in Jakarta. The monument was commissioned by Sukarno in 1961 to celebrate Indonesia's independence, it was completed in 1975 after his death and is consequently known irreverently as Sukarno's Last Erection.…

The building was a city hall (Stadhuis) until 1710, and then an underground prison, and used as the provincial office before restored into its use today as Jakarta's History Museum in 1974. Start from the right entrance, the first room you'll encounter is the transportation mode Jakarta used, including carts.…

Not far from Gambir Station and Monas is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. Designed by a Christian architect, the mosque was deliberately erected in front of an older cathedral by former president Soekarno to show religious harmony and diversity.…

This is the last nature reserve on Jakarta to see mangrove plantations and wildlife still well reserved. Watch out for the endemic birds, plants, monitor lizards and monkeys. Obtain a permit to enter at the Conservation of Natural Resources Office at Salemba, Central Jakarta. The reserve is very quiet, located about 500 meters from Pantai Indah Kapuk, Muara Karang Gate.…

This is the museum that tells stories about the infamous Wayang, a Javanese puppet regularly appearing in traditional shows to tell philosophies (hence discouraging to be called a mere toy). There are different types of wayang from the shadow puppets to marionettes, from Java and around the world.…

Step back in time from humble prehistory to the Hindu Kingdoms, from the Dutch to the Independence. It has a fine collection of Hindu sculptures and cultural artifacts from around the country, as well as an impressive treasure room filled with gold items. Look out for the elephant statue at front, a gift from the King of Siam (Thailand) in 1871.…

Perhaps the best museum in the area as it displays the legacy of Indonesia (and a general overview of the world)'s monetary and economy history, with music and technology that works through your senses. Please differentiate with Bank Mandiri Museum, which only 30 meters from Fatahillah Museum, but inferior than Bank Indonesia Museum and there are a ticket fee Rp. 5000.…

In 1928, a group of youth at the 2nd Youth Congress declares one motherland, one nation, one language. The museum has complete information on how the dispersed youth tied their home region gathered in unity for an idea of a country that was yet to be officially formed, and when the creator of the Indonesian national anthem, W.R.…

A museum where textile motifs and textures from all across Indonesia. The batik even has its own dedicated gallery that awes you by the different motives and its use.…

Dating back to 1628, this is the former trade office and ship repair of the VOC (East Indies Trade Company) built by the Dutch. It is the center of the trade routes that stretched from Japan to Cape Town, from the Spice Islands to Persia.…

This is where Jakarta began as Fatahillah defeats the Portuguese in a battle to conquer his kingdom in 1527. The old port area of Sunda Kelapa remains today as a bustling hub for inter island trade.…

Along with the Negara Palace and others minor buildings, it forms the Presidential Palace complex. Built in 1796 as a mansion for a Dutch businessman,, it became the center of the Dutch administration during the 19th century, and the official residence of every single president.…

This area is actually a lake, but it is where the indigenous Betawi set up an area for outsiders to know their culture. The weekend is especially the perfect time to visit as the food stalls is set up for you to savor Jakarta's local cuisine and the locals let you learn to perform their dance and play in the orchestra.

Let your kids (ages 4-16) be an adult for a few hours at this theme park! Fulfill your children's dream job or help them find what is right for them, be it a TV presenter, a detective, or even an F1 racer! On the upper floor, they can visit a mock up factory to see how things are made and try them hands-on.

You might wonder what Gajah Mada has to do with telecommunications. The "Sumpah Palapa" as stated by him that says the Indonesian archipelago will be united, came true in the 1970s with the launch of a satellite named Palapa, enabling broadcast & phone connectivity within all parts of the country.

Similar to the above attraction but does not require a permit. Larger, even has a place to stay and playing boats. No DSLR cameras allowed. It is a man-made park, not a nature preserve, and patrons can plant mangrove trees there, if they obtain a ticket.

Marks the site where an alleged failed coup d'état by Partai Komunis Indonesia (Indonesian Communist Party) met its end in 1965, alongside the bodies of several high-ranking generals who are believed to have been tortured to death.

This is where the Declaration of Independence is read on August 17, 1945, by the founding fathers Soekarno and Hatta. Complete storyline of how the Independence came to be, through dioramas, mock-ups, and propaganda posters.

The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches. Opening hours: 08.30 AM to 03.30 PM daily, except Monday.

A fine art gallery featuring some of Indonesia's maestros of art. Not just paintings, but ceramic sculptures, and structures that represent the Hindu mythology commonly found in temples (candi).

The century-old neo-gothic church is the seat of the Jakarta Archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church. After you admire the design inside and out, go to the 2nd floor for a museum.

This statue was an idea by Soekarno, designed by former Henk Ngantung. The statue waves to the north as athletes from the Asia Pacific region came to play the 1962 Asian Games.

The statue stands on the avenue named for his namesake. Sudirman is the leader of the Indonesian forces in the guerrilla war against the Dutch in Yogyakarta (1948-1949).

Established in 1834, it functioned as the watchtower for ships docking and departing Sunda Kelapa Harbor. No longer used, the building is in eerie leaning condition.

The museum has a legacy of Indonesia's world of maritime. Artifacts of boats from the Pinisi to the Navy, underwater life and the heroes of the Indonesian seas.

Created by Matvei Manizer and Otto Manizer (from Russia). This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by Indonesian farmers and their family.

This statue, right at the center of the court, celebrates the annexation of Irian Jaya (West Papua) into Indonesia from the Netherlands in 1963.

This statue commemorates the rebellion against Dutch occupation (1825-1830), led by Prince Diponegoro from the Kingdom of Mataram, Yogyakarta.

A statue of Arjuna and Krishna riding horse chariot, the scene taken from Mahabharata epic. Created by Nyoman Nuarta.

A water park perfect if what you want is leisure rather than adrenaline. Not many slides but very kid-friendly.

A Dutch style drawbridge that crosses a canal, situated near what was once the Diamond Fort.

Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.

Next to Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.

Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.

Fine arts, paintings.

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