History of the Old City Jakarta
In 1526, Fatahillah sent by the Sultanate of Demak attacked the port of Sunda Kelapa in the Kingdom of Pajajaran, which was later named Jayakarta.
Then, in 1619, the VOC destroyed Jayakarta which was then commandeered by Jan Pieterszoon Coen. A year later, the VOC built a new city called Batavia.
In 1635, the city extends to the western edge of the Ciliwung River. The city is designed in European Dutch style and is arranged in several blocks separated by canals.
The city of Batavia was completed in 1650 and then functioned as the headquarters of the VOC in the East Indies.
Due to a poor sanitation system, there was a tropical plague that struck the inhabitants. Then the city extends again to the south. In 1835 and 1870 many people moved to Weltevreden (the area around Merdeka Square).
During the Japanese occupation of 1942, Batavia was renamed Jakarta and became the capital of Indonesia to date.
In 1972, the Governor of Jakarta, Ali Sadikin, issued an official decree that made the Old City as a heritage site. This decision aims to protect the history of architecture and buildings that remain.
Anything in the Old City of Jakarta?
There are many interesting destinations that you can find in this old city tourist area of Jakarta. Of course the destination is very full of history.
When visiting it, you can add knowledge about the history of Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. Here are the recommended attractions of Jakarta Old Town to be visited
1.) Fatahillah Museum
Address
Jl. Taman Fatahillah no. 1
Pinangsia, Tamansari, West Jakarta
DKI Jakarta 11110
https://goo.gl/maps/h6YzBjCi2n42
| Day & Hours operational | - |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 9am - 3pm |
| Price of admission | - |
|---|---|
| Adult: | Rp5,000 / person |
| Student: | Rp3,000 / person |
| Students and children: | Rp2,000 / person |
2.) Sunda Kelapa Harbor
Address
Jl.Maritim No.8 Sunda Kelapa
North Jakarta 14430
https://goo.gl/maps/RPekAoiSbC72
| Day & Hours operational | - |
|---|---|
| day: | 24 hours |
| Price of admission | - |
|---|---|
| Rp2.500 | / person |
3.) Museum of bi
address Street.
The door of the North No. 3, pinangsia, Tamansari.
Castle West, Jakarta 11110
https://goo.gl/maps/cREnbN8XmTt
Official site
http://www.bi.go.id/
| Day and operating hours | - |
|---|---|
| Tuesday - Friday: | 08.00 - 15.30 pm |
| Saturday - week: | 08.00 - 16.00 pm |
| price of admission | - |
|---|---|
| Rp 5,000 | / people |
| students / students, the group that has been signed up, and children under 3 years: | free |
4.)Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics
Address
Jl. Pos Kota
West Jakarta 11110
https://goo.gl/maps/352iS3Fkm9m
| Day & Hours operational | - |
|---|---|
| Tuesday - Sunday: | 08.00 - 15.00 WIB |
| Price of admission | - |
|---|---|
| Adult: | Rp5,000 / person |
| Children: | Rp2,000 / person |
| Student: | Rp3,000 / person |
| Student: | Rp2,000 / person |
| Veterans & the elderly: | Free |
5.)The Red Store
Address
Jl. Kali Besar Barat No. 11, Pinang Siang, Tambora
West Jakarta 11230
https://goo.gl/maps/pjhyfoFb5N82
| Day & Hours operational | - |
|---|---|
| Everyday: | 09.00 - 16.30 WIB |
| Price of admission | - |
|---|---|
| Rp10,000 | / person |
Welcome to the old city in jakarta. do not forget to capture the interesting moment ...