5 places you should not miss in Jakarta

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5 places you should not miss in Jakarta
As the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta is a cutural hub with lots of fascinating things to do and religious destinations. When travelling in Jakarta, don’t forget to pay a visit to these 5 places and you will not regret it.

 
  • Monas (National Monument)

    Monas (National Monument)Monas (National Monument)

    The National Monument, or "Monas" as it is popularly called, is one of the monuments built during the Sukarno era of fierce nationalism. The top of the National Monument (Monas) is Freedom Square. It stands for the people's determination to achieve freedom and the crowning of their efforts in the Proclamation of Independence in August 1945.

    The 137-meter tall marble obelisk is topped with a flame coated with 35 kg of gold. The base houses a historical museum and a hall for meditations. The monument is open to the public and upon request the lift can carry visitors to the top, which offers a bird's eye view on the city and the sea.

  • Kota Tua Jakarta (Old Town Jakarta)

    Kota Tua Jakarta (Old Town Jakarta)Kota Tua Jakarta (Old Town Jakarta)

    Jakarta Old Town aka Old Batavia, or locally referred to as 'Kota Tua Jakarta', was the downtown area of the capital long ago. A walk through town will immerse you in streetscapes lined with buildings boasting architectural features of a bygone era and in some corners around town you’ll find what is considered among the best samples of Dutch colonial architecture in the region.

  • Merdeka Square

    Merdeka SquareMerdeka Square

    Merdeka Square is a large square located in the center of Jakarta, Indonesia. it is considered one of the largest squares in the world. At its center stands the National Monument, often called Monas (Monumen Nasional). The paved plaza surrounds the monument often host national events such as military and float parades, as well as civic demonstrations. The square is a popular destination for Jakartans for sports and recreation especially on weekends.

  • Istiqlal Mosque

    Istiqlal MosqueIstiqlal Mosque

    Inaugurated in 1978, Istiqlal Mosque is owned by Indonesian State Secretary with Ministry of Religious Affairs of Indonesian Republic. Istiqlal meaning ‘Independence’, is a reminder of Indonesia’s struggle for national independence. Its 17 years construction was personally supervised by the first President of Indonesian Republic, Soekarno. Today, this mosque has become the largest mosque in Southeast Asia both in structure and capacity, as it can accommodate congregation of up to 120,000 people, has 4 levels of balcony.

  • Jakarta Chinatown

    Jakarta ChinatownJakarta Chinatown

    Jakarta Chinatown or ‘Glodok’ as referred to by locals, is one of the capital’s historically significant sites. It’s the only place in Jakarta where you can eat traditional Chinese food, shop for anything from Chinese herbal remedies to cut-price electronics, and enjoy sightseeing walks around exotic Chinese temples, some of which have stood the tests of time and are silent witnesses to the formation of Jakarta as Indonesia’s capital city.

Source: Internet

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