Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, which was formerly known as Batavia during the Dutch East Indies. Located on the world’s most populous island of Java, Jakarta is the center of economics, culture, and politics of Indonesia.
Established in the fourth century as Sunda Kelapa, the city became an important trading port, which has flourished to become a mega-city with this long history. With its rich culture, Jakarta has many museums and historic sites of interest.
Museums in Jakarta
- National Museum of Indonesia
- Jakarta History Museum
Jakarta
- City: Jakarta
- Country: Republic of Indonesia
- Population: 30 million – Metro
- Established: 397 AD; As Batavia 1621; As Jakarta 1942
Museums in Jakarta – Map
Museums in Jakarta – Virtual Tour
Museums in Jakarta – Virtual Tour
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Museums in Jakarta
Museums in Jakarta
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“Still water runs deep.”
– Indonesian Proverb
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