Nostalgic Of Batavia Town
Fatahillah square, Old town of jakarta, & Cafe batavia
Nostalgic of Batavia Town (Halfday Tour)
Place to visit: Old Town Jakarta, Fatahillah Square, Cafe Batavia
Fatahillah Square
Fatahillah Square is located in North Jakarta was the town square of the Dutch settlement of Batavia, and is where the most well preserved buildings from that era are located in Jakarta. Today, Fatahillah square is a busy place - it has a constant carnival atmosphere created by the Jakartans who gather there to hang out with friends and enjoy the variety of traditional food available. Three of Jakarta’s best Museums are located here.
The Wayang (Puppet) Museum is on the west side of Fatahillah Square has an excellent collection of leather and wooden Indonesian puppets from all over the country. Wayang theater is an inherent aspect of Indonesian culture. There is a regular Wayang performance on Sunday mornings.
The Jakarta Historical Museum is on the north side of the square. Completed in the early 1700’s, it is in the former City Hall of Batavia. It has 37 rooms plus some dungeons below. Furniture, artwork, maps, memorabilia,and other artifacts are on display that document the evolution of Jakarta.
The Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics is on the east side of the square. It has over 400 exhibits of rare paintings, sculpture, Batik paintings, and ceramics.
Old Town Jakarta
Old Town of Jakarta covers a tiny area in the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta. The special heritage only including a 1,3 square kilometer area crossing North Jakarta and West Jakarta (Pinangsia, Taman Sari, and Roa Malaka). Besides often called Old Batavia, in the 16th century, it called Asia Jewel and Queen of the East by Europe sailor. Old Jakarta deemed as the trading central of Asia continent in that time due to the strategic location and the lavish natural resources.
The heritage of Jakarta history contains a lot interesting channel to visit like Jakarta History Museum, Bank Indonesia Museum, Jakarta Cathedral, Sion Church, Angke Mosque, Merah Shop, and Luar Batang Mosque.
Cafe Batavia
This historic restaurant overlooks Taman Fatahillah, Kota's old Dutch quarter. Its old parlour floors, marble table tops, art deco furnishings and jazz soundtrack make it an essential stop for an atmospheric drink or a long lunch. It can be quiet in the evening.
Depart from hotel at 10.00 am
For last minutes booking, please contact us first
Minimum booking for 2 persons
Tour Included :
- Transport
- Dinner Cafe Batavia
- Tol fees and parking fees,
- Gas, professional driver,
- All entrance fees,
- English speaking guide,
- Meals as per package condition
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