In handling the floods that often hit Jakarta, The VOC and Dutch East Indies Government was also trying to build many canals in Jakarta. Since the construction of the canal, it should also construct various water gates in Jakarta. One of the water gate is Pintu Air Istiqlal or Istiqlal Water Gate In the Dutch…
Tag: Pasar Baru
Museum Antara: From Aneta to Antara
Museum Antara or the official name used is Galeri Foto dan Jurnalistik Antara (Antara Journalism and Photo Gallery) is located on Jl . Antara No 59, Pasar Baru. You can get in without having to purchase any tickets. This two-story building is an important place in the Indonesian independence, since at this place the the…
Toko Kompak: The Forgotten Chinese Heritage
Passer Baroe is one of the oldest markets in Jakarta , but it is uneasy to see any heritage building from the past that can still be found . If you ever visit Passer Baroe, look for the Toko Kompak (Kompak Store) at Jl. Pasar Baru No 18 A. Although the name is Toko Kompak,…
Sampek Engtay Performance by Teater Koma
The Ciok family that lived in Serang had a girl name Engtay. Through a variety of means, Engtay succed to convince her parents and eventually allowed to study in Batavia. Although She was forced to hide her identity and change her identity to a man. On the way, Engtay eventually met with Sampek, who also…
Passer Baroe
Pasar Baru or Passer Baroe or “New Market” is trading area centered on Jl. Pasar Baru, Sawah Besar, Jakarta Pusat/Central Jakarta. Pasar Baru was established in 1820 when the Governor-General Daendels in power. Pasar Baru is one of the oldest shopping centers in Jakarta. At first, Pasar Baru just opened on Monday and Friday, but…
Kantor Filateli Jakarta: A Nice Place to Hang Out
Kantor Filateli Jakarta or Jakarta Philatelic Office is located at Jl Pos No. 2, Jakarta Pusat/Central Jakarta. This building is the former post and telegraph office building of the Pasar Baru. Built with Art Deco style in 1913, the building is intended to support the new government in Weltevreden which is used as the core…
Juanda Arcade Station
Address: Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, Jakarta Pusat (see the map here) Entrance Gate: From Jl. Ir. H. Juanda and Jl. Juanda I Number of Floor: 3 Number of Platform: 2 at level 3 Platform Note Platform 1 for CommuterLine heading to Jakarta Kota Platform 2 for CommuterLine heading to Manggarai/Bekasi/Depok/Bogor Basic Facilities: All the facilities…
Jakarta by Train 