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Jalan Surabaya is Jakarta's most famous flea market, a one-block stretch of stalls selling antiques, vintage curios, wayang puppets, old coins, and colonial-era memorabilia.
Jakarta Aquarium is a modern indoor aquatic attraction in Neo Soho Mall, West Jakarta, housing over 600 species of marine and freshwater life in immersive, theatre-style exhibits.
Jakarta Cathedral is a neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral completed in 1901, located in the heart of the city opposite Istiqlal Mosque. It serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Jakarta.
Istiqlal Mosque is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, with a capacity of over 200,000 worshippers. Completed in 1978, it sits directly across from Jakarta Cathedral, symbolising Indonesia's religious tolerance.
The Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) is a chain of 110 small islands in the Java Sea, accessible by boat from Jakarta's Muara Angke harbour. The islands offer white-sand beaches, snorkelling over coral reefs, and a peaceful retreat from the city.
The National Monument (Monas) is a 132-metre obelisk in the centre of Merdeka Square, built between 1961 and 1975 to commemorate Indonesia's struggle for independence. Topped with a flame clad in 35 kg of gold leaf, it is Jakarta's most recognisable landmark.
Founded in 1778 by the Batavian Society of Arts and Sciences, the National Museum is the oldest and most comprehensive museum in Indonesia, housing over 140,000 artefacts spanning prehistory to the modern era.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park) is a 150-hectare cultural park featuring pavilions representing each of Indonesia's 34 provinces, complete with traditional architecture, gardens, and museums.
Merdeka Square is a 1-km² public square surrounding the National Monument, making it one of the largest city squares in the world. The park features fountains, monuments, and expansive lawns.
Kota Tua (Old Town) is the historic heart of Jakarta, built by the Dutch East India Company as the capital of their East Indies empire. The neighbourhood's cobbled squares and colonial façades make it a living museum of 17th-century Batavia.
Housed in the former Stadhuis (City Hall) of Batavia, built in 1710, the Jakarta History Museum chronicles the city's journey from a small port to a modern metropolis across Dutch colonial, Japanese occupation, and independence eras.
Taman Menteng is a modern 30-hectare urban park created on the site of a former sports complex, offering green space, jogging paths, and playgrounds in central Jakarta's Menteng district.
Art:1 New Museum is a privately funded contemporary art museum in East Jakarta, featuring an eclectic collection of Indonesian and international modern art across multiple floors.
Menteng is Jakarta's most elegant residential neighbourhood, laid out by the Dutch in the 1920s with tree-lined boulevards, Art Deco mansions, and quiet parks. It's also home to embassies and cultural institutions.
Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) is Jakarta's premier cultural complex in Cikini, combining art galleries, theatres, the Planetarium, and an arts academy on a single campus named after the legendary Indonesian composer.
Kebayoran Baru is a leafy residential district in South Jakarta, master-planned in 1948 as Indonesia's first modern garden suburb. Its tree-lined avenues, art deco homes, and neighbourhood markets offer a gentler side of the capital.
Ragunan Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Southeast Asia, set within 140 hectares of lush tropical gardens in South Jakarta. It is home to over 3,000 animals including Komodo dragons, Sumatran tigers, and orangutans.
Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) is Indonesia's national stadium, a 77,000-seat venue that hosted the 1962 Asian Games and was renovated for the 2018 Asian Games. The surrounding sports complex is Jakarta's largest outdoor recreation area.
Sunda Kelapa is Jakarta's historic port, where traditional wooden pinisi schooners still dock alongside modern freighters. The harbour has been in continuous use for over 500 years.
Glodok is Jakarta's historic Chinatown, a buzzing commercial district packed with Chinese temples, herbal-medicine shops, traditional bakeries, and some of the city's best street food.
Jakarta is a city in Indonesia. It has 78 curated points of interest covering museums, landmarks, parks and more. Local currency: IDR.