Batavia is now Jakarta, a metropolitan city that highly modernized. Yet,
in the northwestern side of the city we still able to feel the colonial
atmosphere at Old Town Batavia. The town was established
in VOC era in 17th century when Dutch still rule Indonesia. In
the old time, Batavia was the Jewel of Asia
where the trade of precious products, including spices, ceramics, cloths,
and coffee was held there.
The old colonial town is preserved in 1.3 square kilometers area in
the sides of Ciliwung River. Although the town was built by the Dutch,
this area demonstrates multicultural heritages, as it was the focal point
of spice trade route from European to Asia. The area also shows the rich
elements of a Dutch town planning.
The center of [link:66]attraction[/link] is the old building
named [link:10]Museum[/link] Fatahillah that was municipal building
in VOC era and the town square named Fatahillah square. Several old
buildings and warehouses are transformed into museums, including Fine Art
and Ceramic Museum, Wayang Museum, and Bank Mandiri Museum. Cina Town,
Sion Protestant Church, Luar Batang Mosque, Jakarta Kota Station, Kota
Intan Drawbridge, and Maritime Museum near Sunda Kelapa Harbour complete
the old Batavia adventure. One thing you
should not miss is authentic Dutch cuisines in the restored Café
Batavia. go indonesia old town batavia,
