Hello everyone, how are you? I hope you're okay. By the way, I'm back on a walking tour conducted by a Jakarta Good Guide. This time I took the Gambir route. There are many historical buildings here. I visited nine locations, ranging from the istiqlal mosque to an Indonesian company that provides electricity. Before I explain this route, let me tell you first about the history of the Gambir area.
The Gambir area was opened for settlement in 1810 by Daendels, one of the governors of the Dutch East Indies era. The word gambier comes from the gambier tree that grows in the area. Once upon a time, this region was called waltevreden. Then in the 17th century this area was owned by the Anthony pavilion. Anthony rents out this place to the Chinese for farming everything from vegetables to sugar cane. Then, what's in here?
The Gambir area was opened for settlement in 1810 by Daendels, one of the governors of the Dutch East Indies era. The word gambier comes from the gambier tree that grows in the area. Once upon a time, this region was called waltevreden. Then in the 17th century this area was owned by the Anthony pavilion. Anthony rents out this place to the Chinese for farming everything from vegetables to sugar cane. Then, what's in here?
Actually the name Pertamina was very excited. This is because Pertamina has changed the logo at a cost of IDR 2 billion. By the way, I want to tell you the history of the first building. It was built for the Dutch oil company in 1937. However, when the Japanese colonized the building, it became an agent of the Japanese military. In 1950 it became the office of the general staff of the army.
Judging from the type of building during the Dutch occupation. this building has a tower in the style of De Stijl on the northwest corner of the building. From the information gathered, the building was designed by Thomas nix, but the information is still undecided. However, the characteristics of this building resemble one of the ministry buildings in Indonesia which is located not far from this building.
Because in this building, I don't have any photos. Because, you know, taking pictures in Indonesian security areas, it's difficult. So I only mention one museum around the building. The area has a museum that bears witness to the defeat of the communists in Indonesia. The museum became the place where Suharto planned.
It is located across from Gambir Station. It comes in an art deco style with lots of very attractive decorations and has four levels. Previously, this building was named koninklijke Paketvaart matschappij. The building was designed in 1916 and built in 1917-1918. To this day, no one knows who this building was designed by.
I reviewed this station not too long ago. I just wanted to tell you a little bit, if this station is the busiest station right now. The Dutch design of the station began to diminish as a result of a major renovation
This was my first visit to this church. It became the church for Protestant Christians. It has become a sanctuary in Indonesia. The building has many neo-classical designs with Roman counterparts. Starting with the pillar at the front of the church. When the church was founded in 1843, that was a long time ago, wasn't it? I will describe this church design in the next post.
Not far from Immanuel Church, I visited what is today called the National Gallery. A very famous exhibition space in Indonesia. There is an exhibition in the building every week. The architectural design is neo classical, built in 1902-1903. At the entrance of the building, you will find a distinctive portico with two elongated doric pillars. To me this is a beautiful masterpiece of fine art design.
After seeing the national gallery complex, nearby, there is an old building called the tin building. Later, the army mask built the military police. Nearby is the Vatican embassy, where the building is still designed by the old building. Because it was late at night, we couldn't visit this place.
Actually, this area is a deban cafe for architectural design that combines art neoveau and art and craft. The area of the cafe is not too big, but good enough to enjoy the afternoon in the city of Jakarta.
Nurdiani Latifah
My name is Nurdiani Latifah. I currently live in Jakarta – Indonesia, after 25 years I live in Bandung. I am a media staff at an NGO in Indonesia. I have worked in this institution for almost 2 years on issues of women and peace. I had been a journalist in Bandung for 3 years.
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