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Atta-Ibin Mosque
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This mosque is located at Jalan Kalilio, Senen, Central Jakarta. It has a mixture of European and Indonesian architectural design. Built in around 1815 by Moslem merchants of Pasar Senen. The significant historical points of this mosque are the conscience... (Continue reading)
Al-Alam Mosque of Marunda
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This mosque is located in Marunda, Cilincing, North Jakarta. It was built in early 17th century by the Mataram troops when they attack Batavia, and made Marundas their military base. This mosque was renovated as it is now with plain... (Continue reading)
Al-Anwar Mosque
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This old “Al-Anwar” Mosque located at Jalan Tubagus Angke, Gang Mesjid No. 1, West Jakarta. It was built in 1761 in the former village of Moslem Balinese therefore at the mosque construction people can see the influence of Balinese architecture,... (Continue reading)
Luar Batang Mosque
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This mosque is located in Luar Batang area, Penjaringan North Jakarta, built in 1739 by Sayid Husein Abubakar Alaydrus. Originally it was only “musholla” (a small building for performing religious duties) and a place for “pengajian”. Besides the mosque building,... (Continue reading)
Al-Azhar Mosque
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The great mosque of Al-Azhar is located at Jalan Sisingamangaraja XII No. 12, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. This mosque was built in 1953-1958. The idea of construction this mosque was initiated by Buya Hamka and the funding came from the... (Continue reading)
Istiqlal Mosque
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Istiqlal Mosque is located at Jalan Pintu Air, Central Jakarta. The name “Istiqlal” means freedom, and built on top of Dutch’s fort ruins. The idea of this great mosque coming from KH. Wahid Hasyim, a Minister of Religious Affairs in... (Continue reading)
National Monument
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National Monument is located at Jalan Taman Silang Monas, Central Jakarta. This structure was built on August 17, 1961 which work was completed only in 1975 and for the construction of this monument; Indonesian experts like Ir. Rooseno, Ir. Sudarsono... (Continue reading)
Fish Market
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Located at the mouth of the Ciliwung River, this market area bustles with activities related to the sea. The Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari), situated at the harbor, is housed in restored Dutch ware-houses dating back to the first trading post... (Continue reading)
Sunda Kelapa Harbor
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The old port area of Sunda Kelapa remains today a bustling hub for those involved in the vibrant interfiled trade, along with being a center of activity for fresh fish auctioneers. Graceful Bugis phinisi s choosers, the world’s last wind... (Continue reading)
Resting Place of Pangeran Jayakarta
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This grave is located in Jatinegara Kaum Kampung (urban village), and old kampung which has existed since the 17th century. This kampong was established by Pangeran Jayakarta after Jayakarta City was taken over and occupied by the Dutch VOC in... (Continue reading)
Onrust Island
The Onrust Island and three other close islands, namely the Kelor Island, Pulau Cipir (Kahyangan) and the Sakit Island (Bidadari) was part of the Thousand Islands group that was located in Jakarta gulf waters. After VOC Netherlands had the power... (Continue reading)
Intan City Bridge
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Intan City Bridge is located at Jalan Nelayan Barat, West Jakarta. It’s the old bridge in Jakarta that has a large role in the development of history of the city. It had changed its name several times before it was... (Continue reading)
Old City
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The environment that including this region covered Sunda Kelapa, Pasar Ikan, Luar Batang, Kali Besar, Taman Fatahillah and Glodok. The area of the Kota Tua Region approximately is about 139 hectare. This region was the beginning of the future growth... (Continue reading)
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