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Dutch Colonial Batavia Architecture

Dutch Colonial Batavia Architecture

Jakarta · Indonesia

4 stops
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  • 4 languages
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Walk through Jakarta’s historic core to see how Dutch colonial Batavia survives in civic, commercial, and institutional buildings. Begin at Gedung Cipta Niaga Kota Tua, continue through Taman Fatahillah, and examine the architectural character preserved around this historic square. At Museum Bank Indonesia and the National Archives Building of the Republic of Indonesia, look for the scale, façades, and formal planning associated with the colonial city. This is a focused walk for understanding Batavia through its built environment.

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  1. Gedung Cipta Niaga Kota Tua

    Gedung Cipta Niaga Kota Tua

    Gedung Cipta Niaga Kota Tua is a tourism attraction in Jakarta, Indonesia.

  2. Taman Fatahillah

    Taman Fatahillah

    Taman Fatahillah is an attraction in Jakarta, Indonesia.

  3. Museum Bank Indonesia

    Museum Bank Indonesia

    Museum Bank Indonesia is a museum in Jakarta, Indonesia.

  4. National Archives Building of the Republic of Indonesia

    National Archives Building of the Republic of Indonesia

    National Archives Building of the Republic of Indonesia, a museum in Jakarta.

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Google Places

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