Soekarno-Hatta International Airport 31 min
Jakarta Cathedral (10 min) Restored Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic place of worship, founded in 1901 with 3 spires & 3 altars. Merdeka Square, Jakarta (9 min) Famous square with historical buildings & an annual parade celebrating Indonesia's independence. Jakarta History Museum (14 min) Set in an 18th-century building, this museum houses an assortment of exhibits on Jakarta's history. Ancol beach (20 min) Children play in the calm water offer this busy, sandy beach with a lifeguard & sunset views. Wayang Museum (14 min) Displays showcasing Javanese puppetry, including puppets, dolls, sculptures & paintings. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (12 min) Family beachfront resort offering a theme park, water-based rides, multiple hotels & a golf course. Sea World Ancol (19 min) Sizable, contemporary aquarium with sharks, various feeding shows, a touch tank & concessions. Istiqlal Mosque (10 min) This mosque features a contemporary design & is the largest in Southeast Asia. National Museum (12 min) Museum containing historical & archaeological exhibits, from ceramics to statues & coins. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (34 min) Park bringing Indonesian culture & nature to life via museums, gardens & replicas of famed sights. Dunia Fantasi (16 min) Internationally themed amusement park offering roller coasters, interactive rides, flumes & shows. Jakarta Bahari Museum (13 min) Maritime museum recalling Indonesia's seafaring heritage with small-scale boat models & anchors. National Monument (8 min) Well-known obelisk built to commemorate Indonesian independence from the Netherlands. Museum of Fine Art and Ceramics (16 min) Fine arts & ceramics museum displaying Indonesian handicrafts in a 19th-century court building. Museum Bank Indonesia (11 min) Museum showcasing local banking history, including antique currency & international bank notes. |