Monas (National Monument)

Standing at 132 meters and topped with 35 kilograms of gold, this imposing obelisk is Jakarta's most famous landmark. Construction starte...

Home to the National Monument, Lapangan Merdeka measures one square kilometer and ranks as one of the world's largest...

Founded more than thirty years ago, and located inside The National Museum, this organization consists of volunteers committed to educati...

Originally called Koningsplein Paleis, this palace established between 1873 and 1879 Originally called Koningsplein Paleis, this palace e...

This very classy, comfortable cigar bar lies a short distance from Jakarta's National Monument. Cigar aficionados will be spoiled for cho...

Gedung Pancasila started life as a mansion back in the 1830s. It served as the residence of Dutch officials and a meeting place for the A...

This extravagantly beautiful mosque sits on nine and a half hectares of land. Ironically, President Soekarnoto chose a Christian architec...

Originally occupying five hectares of land, this cemetery shrank to 1.2 hectares due to the city's massive growth. The park still contain...

Located in Mahakam Hotel in South Jakarta, this restaurant sits amid tasteful surroundings, with simple traditional Japanese-style furnit...

Cahaya Kota offers a wide range of Cantonese and Indonesian Chinese food. Located at the heart of Central Jakarta, the restaurant is popu...

In contrast to the rather plain decor, this moderately-priced restaurant serves fiery North Indian cuisine. Munch on large Masala...

This is a plush hotel coffee shop with a difference. In a smart atmosphere of wood, cane and brass, you can choose from the buffet or fro...

This unassuming yet comfortable restaurant has been serving spicy Padang food since 1967. The decor is simple, with just a few artifacts...

A distinctive round door greets visitors at the entrance of this authentic Korean restaurant, and a range of Korean artwork is on display...

This Tex-Mex restaurant serves burgers, ribs and wild rice. It is situated adjacent to Jakata's Hard Rock Café, and is surrounded by tall...

A family restaurant serving exotic Thai—style seafood prepared by experienced chefs from Thailand. The extensive menu focuses on fish, ki...

This is one of the best known and priciest Italian restaurants in town. The decor evokes a very smart New York brasserie, with an island...

This exceptional, family-owned Chinese restaurant has become internationally renowned over the years. The restaurant uses convenient plas...