Kota Tua (Old Town) · Jakarta, Indonesia · Trailwind

LandmarkJakarta, IndonesiaJakarta's colonial-era old town centers on Fatahillah Square, a cobblestone plaza ringed by Dutch VOC-era buildings that now house the Jakarta History…

Set in: Jakarta, Indonesia

Currency: IDR

Language: Indonesian

Timezone: UTC+07:00

Know before you go

Rent one of the colorful vintage-style bicycles that circle the square for a fun photo.

Visit on a weekend evening when the square fills with street performers and vendors.

The Jakarta History Museum, in the old City Hall building, is worth the modest entry fee.

Pairs well with

National Monument (Monas), 3 mi away

Istiqlal Mosque, 3 mi away

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, 13 mi away

Bogor Botanical Gardens, 32 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Kota Tua (Old Town)?Kota Tua (Old Town) is in Jakarta, Indonesia.What is Kota Tua (Old Town) known for?Jakarta's colonial-era old town centers on Fatahillah Square, a cobblestone plaza ringed by Dutch VOC-era buildings that now house the Jakarta History Museum and several other free-roaming galleries.Keep exploring

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