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- Fatahillah Square: The cobbled central plaza of old Batavia, ringed by colonial buildings. It is free, and bike rentals cost a few dollars.
- Jakarta History Museum: Housed in the former city hall of 1710. Look for the dungeons beneath, where prisoners were held, and the heavy colonial furniture upstairs.
- Wayang Museum: Collections of Indonesian puppets, including Javanese wayang kulit, with performances on some days. It shows a living storytelling tradition clearly.
- Fine Art and Ceramic Museum: The former Court of Justice, with works by Indonesian artists and ceramics. The building itself is a highlight.
- Café Batavia: A colonial-style café on the square, with a cold drink and a view of the plaza, pricier than street stalls but atmospheric.
- Kali Besar Canal: A canal street lined with Dutch-era buildings,
- Fatahillah Square: The cobbled central plaza of old Batavia, ringed by colonial buildings. It is free, and bike rentals cost a few dollars.
- Jakarta History Museum: Housed in the former city hall of 1710. Look for the dungeons beneath, where prisoners were held, and the heavy colonial furniture upstairs.
- Wayang Museum: Collections of Indonesian puppets, including Javanese wayang kulit, with performances on some days. It shows a living storytelling tradition clearly.
- Fine Art and Ceramic Museum: The former Court of Justice, with works by Indonesian artists and ceramics. The building itself is a highlight.
- Café Batavia: A colonial-style café on the square, with a cold drink and a view of the plaza, pricier than street stalls but atmospheric.
- Kali Besar Canal: A canal street lined with Dutch-era buildings, and a quieter place for photos than the square.
- Sunda Kelapa Harbor: A working port where wooden pinisi schooners dock, about 2 km (1.2 miles) north. It is raw, atmospheric and worth the short ride.
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Private Full-Day Guided Tour: Explore Jakarta’s Top Highlights
Jakarta Half-Day Sightseeing Tour To Modern City and Old Town
Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical)
Halfday Excursion Old city Batavia with Lunch and Souvenir
Jakarta Full-Day Highlights Tour with Transfer
Look at Jakarta Local Experience Tour With Boating
Jakarta Indonesian Culture in half Day
Jakarta Walking Tour with Public Transportation Visiting Sites
Jakarta Night Tour with Dinner at Café or Food street
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