Jakarta

Temples & religious sites

Istiqlal Mosque

Standing near Merdeka Square and the cathedral in Jakarta, this mosque was built to commemorate Indonesia's independence. As the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, it offers a grand prayer hall to explore.

Museums & galleries

National Museum of Indonesia

This history museum is located in central Jakarta. It offers a look into Indonesia's history and culture.

Museums & galleries

National Monument of Indonesia

A national independence monument standing in the middle of Merdeka Square in Jakarta, built to honor the Indonesian people's resistance against Dutch colonial rule. It stands an impressive 132 meters tall.

Parks & gardens

Merdeka Square

A square in central Jakarta, with the city's landmark Monas tower rising at its center. Its open space makes it a great spot to take in the monument.

Castles & palaces

Merdeka Palace

Istana Merdeka is a presidential palace on the north side of Merdeka Square in Jakarta, one of Indonesia's six presidential palaces. Visiting it alongside the square gives a sense of the country's political heart.

Nature

Jakarta Bay

A wide bay stretching north of Jakarta, with the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) lying within it. Fed by 13 rivers, the bay serves as the gateway for trips out to the islands.

Museums & galleries

Jakarta History Museum

Located in Jakarta's old town, this museum occupies a former Dutch-era city hall built in 1710. Its exhibits trace Jakarta's history through artifacts from each era.

Theme parks

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

A 100-hectare cultural park where traditional houses, costumes, and customs from every region of Indonesia come together in one place. Its central artificial lake features islands shaped like a map of Indonesia, perfect for a leisurely stroll.