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496 Years of Jakarta
Every year on the 22nd of June, DKI Jakarta celebrates its birthday through various events and activities throughout the city. These include mega sales across shopping departments, discounts on public transportation and much more. Jakarta is a city with over 11 million people in population and is home to many historic landmarks. In honor of Jakarta's 496th birthday, check out these must visit landmarks located across the city.
Monumen Nasional or Monas (National Monument)
The Indonesia National Monument, often known as Monas by Indonesians and Jakartans, was built to honor Indonesian patriots who fought colonial dominance. With the assistance of Sudarsono and F. Silaban as the architects and Ir. Rooseno as the consultant, Monas was constructed based on a concept from Indonesia's first president, Ir. Soekarno. It is situated on a plot of land that is 80 hectares in width. President Soekarno formally opened Monas on August 17, 1961, and the general public was allowed access on July 12, 1971. The form of Monas's highest point, which resembles a flame, represents the Indonesian people's unyielding spirit. The flame was constructed from a 14.5 ton bronze medal that has 35 kg of gold plating on it. The flame is composed of 77 focused pieces and has a 6 meter diameter. The 137-meter-tall Monas standing pillar represents a rice pestle, while the cup represents a rice barn. Traditional rice-pounding implements like the rice pestle and barn help identify Indonesia as an agricultural nation. They are also seen as a representation of male and female equality and the fecundity of the Indonesian people. By using an elevator to get to the top, you may also take in the view.
Masjid Istiqlal (Istiqlal Mosque)
The biggest mosque in Southeast Asia is Istiqlal. Additionally, it is the third-largest in the entire planet. The 12 pillars of Istiqlal represent the Prophet Muhammad's birth year. Additionally, there are 5 storeys, which stand for the foundations of both Islam and Pancasila. Additionally, a sizable fountain constructed in the southwest serves as a symbol of "monotheism". Friedrich Silaban's architecture is incredibly philosophical. The word "independence" is used to describe the Istiqlal Mosque. After the colonial era, Indonesia declared its independence in 1945, using the term "independence" as a symbol. Silaban said that the concept originated in his head. Then he added architectural ideas in accordance with Islamic law and Indonesia's tropical environment. The 9.5 acre Istiqlal Mosque is surrounded by two rivers that flow into the Ciliwung River. The proximity to the Indonesian National Monument serves as a symbol of the mosque's national identity. Silaban searched Iran, Egypt, and Malaysia for motivational mihrab designs that are suitable for the Istiqlal Mosque in order to preserve the structure for a long time based on its history. The Istiqlal mosque's beauty is evident in the way that Middle Eastern, European, and Indonesian architectural traditions were combined. Parts of the mosque that are adjacent to the central government are built using an Indonesian architectural style that responds to the tropical environment.
Gereja Katedral Jakarta (Jakarta Cathedral)
In Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta, which serves as the residence of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Jakarta, there is a Roman Catholic cathedral called Jakarta Cathedral. The Church of Our Lady of Assumption is implied by the name of the organization, which is Gereja Santa Maria Pelindung Diangkat Ke Surga. The cathedral was designed as a cross with a 60-meter length, a 10-meter width, and an additional 5-meter width on each aisle. A large spherical Rozeta Rosa Mystica, a representation of Mother Mary, is a stained glass piece. One of Asia's greatest churches, the architectural design is beautiful to see. Due to several disasters, the current building has undergone renovation and reconstruction and currently shines brilliantly in Jakarta's main city center. What's in the museum is: Textual invocation: The pre-Vatican II Latin missal was available in two variations, Pope John Paul II's cups and chasuble, the partners and clergy of Pope Paul VI, a replica rectory, stamps, Banana tree paintings Kusni works for Pastor P. Bonnike, SJ, and Kasdut. The saint and Santa relic, the original pipe organ in the cathedral.
Kota Tua Jakarta (Old Town Jakarta)
In Jakarta, Indonesia's capital city, the Old Town of Jakarta takes up a very small area. Only a 1,3 square kilometer region (Pinangsia, Taman Sari, and Roa Malaka) spanning North and West Jakarta is home to the distinctive heritage. In addition to being known as Old Batavia, sailors from Europe referred to it as the Asia Jewel and Queen of the East in the 16th century. Due to its advantageous position and abundance of natural resources, Old Jakarta was at that time considered the commerce hub of the Asia continent. You may study Jakarta's history by seeing replicas of the Tarumanegara and Pajajaran eras, archeological digs in Jakarta, and antique furniture from the 17th to the 19th century that combined elements of European, Chinese, and Indonesian design.
Museum Fatahillah (Jakarta History Museum)
The Fatahillah Museum or Batavia Museum, which houses the Jakarta History Museum, is located in Jakarta's Old Town. The museum, which opened in 1974, houses a wide variety of items dating back to ancient Jakarta, Jayakarta's founding in 1527, and the Dutch colonial period from the 16th century until Indonesia's independence in 1945. The museum building, which is still standing today, was constructed in 1627 on the same site as Batavia's city hall. A large refurbishment that produced key elements of the current edifice, notably the portico, occurred in 1707. The portico gives the façade a touch of opulence and refinement with its row of columns and triangular pediment. The History Museum, one of Indonesia's largest museums, has a staggering 23,500 items on display. The oldest of these is a copy of the Tugu Inscription from the fifth century. Maps, sketches, and a monument honoring the friendship between the Sunda and Portuguese peoples are among the other artifacts in the museum that provide light on the city's origin in the sixteenth century. The extensive furniture collection in the museum depicts Indonesian society's development from the 16th to the 18th century. The blending of indigenous, Chinese, and European elements creates a distinctive and alluring aesthetic that defines the region's culture and civilisation. The most complete collection of colonial furniture is thought to exist in this collection.
The Indonesia National Monument, often known as Monas by Indonesians and Jakartans, was built to honor Indonesian patriots who fought colonial dominance. With the assistance of Sudarsono and F. Silaban as the architects and Ir. Rooseno as the consultant, Monas was constructed based on a concept from Indonesia's first president, Ir. Soekarno. It is situated on a plot of land that is 80 hectares in width. President Soekarno formally opened Monas on August 17, 1961, and the general public was allowed access on July 12, 1971. The form of Monas's highest point, which resembles a flame, represents the Indonesian people's unyielding spirit. The flame was constructed from a 14.5 ton bronze medal that has 35 kg of gold plating on it. The flame is composed of 77 focused pieces and has a 6 meter diameter. The 137-meter-tall Monas standing pillar represents a rice pestle, while the cup represents a rice barn. Traditional rice-pounding implements like the rice pestle and barn help identify Indonesia as an agricultural nation. They are also seen as a representation of male and female equality and the fecundity of the Indonesian people. By using an elevator to get to the top, you may also take in the view.
Masjid Istiqlal (Istiqlal Mosque)
The biggest mosque in Southeast Asia is Istiqlal. Additionally, it is the third-largest in the entire planet. The 12 pillars of Istiqlal represent the Prophet Muhammad's birth year. Additionally, there are 5 storeys, which stand for the foundations of both Islam and Pancasila. Additionally, a sizable fountain constructed in the southwest serves as a symbol of "monotheism". Friedrich Silaban's architecture is incredibly philosophical. The word "independence" is used to describe the Istiqlal Mosque. After the colonial era, Indonesia declared its independence in 1945, using the term "independence" as a symbol. Silaban said that the concept originated in his head. Then he added architectural ideas in accordance with Islamic law and Indonesia's tropical environment. The 9.5 acre Istiqlal Mosque is surrounded by two rivers that flow into the Ciliwung River. The proximity to the Indonesian National Monument serves as a symbol of the mosque's national identity. Silaban searched Iran, Egypt, and Malaysia for motivational mihrab designs that are suitable for the Istiqlal Mosque in order to preserve the structure for a long time based on its history. The Istiqlal mosque's beauty is evident in the way that Middle Eastern, European, and Indonesian architectural traditions were combined. Parts of the mosque that are adjacent to the central government are built using an Indonesian architectural style that responds to the tropical environment.
Gereja Katedral Jakarta (Jakarta Cathedral)
In Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta, which serves as the residence of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Jakarta, there is a Roman Catholic cathedral called Jakarta Cathedral. The Church of Our Lady of Assumption is implied by the name of the organization, which is Gereja Santa Maria Pelindung Diangkat Ke Surga. The cathedral was designed as a cross with a 60-meter length, a 10-meter width, and an additional 5-meter width on each aisle. A large spherical Rozeta Rosa Mystica, a representation of Mother Mary, is a stained glass piece. One of Asia's greatest churches, the architectural design is beautiful to see. Due to several disasters, the current building has undergone renovation and reconstruction and currently shines brilliantly in Jakarta's main city center. What's in the museum is: Textual invocation: The pre-Vatican II Latin missal was available in two variations, Pope John Paul II's cups and chasuble, the partners and clergy of Pope Paul VI, a replica rectory, stamps, Banana tree paintings Kusni works for Pastor P. Bonnike, SJ, and Kasdut. The saint and Santa relic, the original pipe organ in the cathedral.
Kota Tua Jakarta (Old Town Jakarta)
In Jakarta, Indonesia's capital city, the Old Town of Jakarta takes up a very small area. Only a 1,3 square kilometer region (Pinangsia, Taman Sari, and Roa Malaka) spanning North and West Jakarta is home to the distinctive heritage. In addition to being known as Old Batavia, sailors from Europe referred to it as the Asia Jewel and Queen of the East in the 16th century. Due to its advantageous position and abundance of natural resources, Old Jakarta was at that time considered the commerce hub of the Asia continent. You may study Jakarta's history by seeing replicas of the Tarumanegara and Pajajaran eras, archeological digs in Jakarta, and antique furniture from the 17th to the 19th century that combined elements of European, Chinese, and Indonesian design.
Museum Fatahillah (Jakarta History Museum)
The Fatahillah Museum or Batavia Museum, which houses the Jakarta History Museum, is located in Jakarta's Old Town. The museum, which opened in 1974, houses a wide variety of items dating back to ancient Jakarta, Jayakarta's founding in 1527, and the Dutch colonial period from the 16th century until Indonesia's independence in 1945. The museum building, which is still standing today, was constructed in 1627 on the same site as Batavia's city hall. A large refurbishment that produced key elements of the current edifice, notably the portico, occurred in 1707. The portico gives the façade a touch of opulence and refinement with its row of columns and triangular pediment. The History Museum, one of Indonesia's largest museums, has a staggering 23,500 items on display. The oldest of these is a copy of the Tugu Inscription from the fifth century. Maps, sketches, and a monument honoring the friendship between the Sunda and Portuguese peoples are among the other artifacts in the museum that provide light on the city's origin in the sixteenth century. The extensive furniture collection in the museum depicts Indonesian society's development from the 16th to the 18th century. The blending of indigenous, Chinese, and European elements creates a distinctive and alluring aesthetic that defines the region's culture and civilisation. The most complete collection of colonial furniture is thought to exist in this collection.