Finding Treasures in Old Town Jakarta: Things To Do In Kota Tua Jakarta
Kota Tua Jakarta, officially known as Kota Tua, is a neighborhood comprising the original downtown area of Jakarta, Indonesia. This site contains Dutch-style structures mostly dated from the 17th century, when the port city served as the Asian headquarter of VOC during the heyday of spice trade. Kota Tua is a remainder of Old Batavia, the first walled settlement of the Dutch in Jakarta area. It was an inner walled city with its own Castle. The area gained importance during the 17th-19th century when it was established as the de facto capital of the Dutch East Indies. Dubbed “The Jewel of Asia” in the 16th century by European sailors, the area was a center of commerce due to its strategic location within the spice trade industry in the archipelago.
While Indonesia’s capital is powering ahead as a global business hub, Kota Tua, its old town, is arguably still its top traveller highlight. Indonesia’s Dutch colonial roots can be explored here, and Jakarta’s historical quarter gives a snapshot of how the cityscape looked like before the skyscrapers moved in.
Things to do in Old Town Jakarta:
- Visit the Jakarta History Museum
- Visit the Wayang Museum
- The Fine Art and Ceramic Museum
- A visit to the Maritime Museum
- A visit to the Bank Indonesia Museum
- Enjoy a cup of coffee at Batavia Café
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