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Passing Through Gedung Antara That Stands Strong Through Many Eras, on Walking Tour in Jakarta

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Another Historical Building to Pass While Strolling on Walking Tour in Jakarta

We have mentioned government buildings, army base, museums, and philatelic building in previous articles. And now, we would like to introduce you to a news agency building with many histories, which is Gedung Antara. It is one of the iconic buildings that is located around Pasar Baru area, near the old Indonesian post office. Preserving the colonial style, and stand right at the side of the street, it is rather easy to spot while you are strolling in the area.

Viewing Gedung Antara That Had Been Through Many Eras During Tour in Jakarta

Since this building was built around the colonial era, it has been an eyewitness for Indonesia through many eras. From Dutch colonial era, Japan colonial era, to post-Indonesian independence. It was once the East Indies News Bureau, or “Algemeen Nieuws- en Telegraaf- Agentschap”, the first news bureau in Batavia, established in the year 1917. Post-Indonesian independence, it has become a state-owned news bureau called “LKBN Antara”. This news bureau is the one that aired the proclamation of Indonesia on August 17, 1945.

Learning History Through Pictures in Photo Gallery While Passing by on Walking Tour in Jakarta

Adjacent to the main building, there is a photo gallery at the right side, the Antara Gallery Photo of Journalism. The gallery is often showcased pictures taken by their photojournalists time to time. This place was built to commemorate the contributions of pioneers and predecessors of Antara. The gallery is open from 10 AM to 8 PM everyday except Mondays.

Rows of Historical Buildings to Visit While Strolling with Jakarta Walking Tour

The location of this iconic building is near the Pasar Baru shopping district. You just need to walk around five minutes to the left by the front gate of the shopping district, facing right at the river. So, you can enjoy shopping or snacking while learning about history and culture in the area. Come to Jakarta, join our Walking Tour, and we will take you to more interesting places in Central Jakarta. See you around!

Ragusa Es Italia, An Authentic Shop in Between Walking Tour in Jakarta

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A Refreshing Short Break for Your Walking Tour in Jakarta

After strolling around Central Jakarta to view historical buildings and places under the hot sun, you might need a short break to recharge your energy. Eating some ice cream might be a good idea, so, visiting “Ragusa Es Italia” is a perfect option.

An Old Iconic Store Between Historical Buildings to See on Tour in Jakarta

This iconic ice store, like any other old buildings around it, has its own history. This store was established since the year of 1932, before Indonesian independence. It is founded by Italian immigrant named Luigi Ragusa and Vicenzo Ragusa; thus, the name of the store is “Ragusa Es Italia”, which directly means “Ragusa Italian Ice Cream”.

Variety of Flavors to Taste on Your Walking Tour in Jakarta

Since it was established many years ago, the store has gone through a lot of changes and ups and downs. The store once had 20 branches across the city, but after going through ’98 riots and pandemic era, it left with the only one store at Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta area.

What is special about this store’s ice cream is the ingredient for making the ice cream is from fresh cow’s milk, so the final product came with a soft texture, besides, no preservatives are used. There are seven ice cream flavors, from chocolate, vanilla, mocha, strawberry, nougat, durian, and rum raisin.

Learn More of Historical and Iconic Buildings with Jakarta Walking Tour

If you are curious about the ice cream store and eager to learn more about another iconic places in Jakarta, come and join our Jakarta Walking Tour Packages. We will take you to explore more about cultures, history, and delicacies of Jakarta. See you around!

A Fascinating Philatelic Building to See During Walking Tour in Jakarta

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A Must-See Historical Building during Tour in Jakarta

We have introduced Pos Bloc briefly in the previous article. Now we want to explain more about the building in historical and other aspects. So, the Pos Bloc was originally a Philatelic Building. Located in the Pasar Baru area, facing right Pasar Baru Shopping District, right across the river. It was once belonged to the PT. Pos Indonesia, a state-owned post-office company, responsible for postal services in Indonesia.

See A Change from Past to Modern Life by Joining Walking Tour in Jakarta

Since the advancement of technology, people around the world mostly communicate via online, so less people still use physical means to communicate, and the use of postage stamps is getting less. To adjust to the modern lifestyle, the building is revamped and renovated to cater to modern needs for modern people. And now, the place has become a creative space for young people to hangout. The founders of M Bloc Space cooperated with PT. Pos Properti Indonesia to create the Pos Bloc, a creative hub to help improve UMKM (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises or Small Medium Enterprises).

Things to Do at Pos Bloc as A Part of the Tour in Jakarta

There are variety things of to do and see inside the Pos Bloc area. The insides are filled with many tenants. From meals, snacks, goods, and even a minimarket. It is a good option for young people to spend time with friends or companions. They can enjoy a dine, snacking, or taking photographs inside the iconic building. Not limited to those, there is also a karaoke booth inside. Events are also frequently held there at some particular times. So, there are more things to do and see inside the Pos Bloc.

Passing Pos Bloc While Strolling with Jakarta Walking Tour

If you join our Jakarta Walking Tour package, you might be able to see the iconic buildings on the route and see the front part that maintained the original shape of colonial building that will take you to reminisce the past of the Old Batavia. Want to see it firsthand? Then come to Jakarta and join our tour to explore more about Jakarta, see you around!

An Iconic Constitutional Court Building to See on Walking Tour in Jakarta

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Historical Buildings as a Sight to See During a Tour in Jakarta

As one of the iconic buildings to see while strolling outside the circle of National Monument complex, the Constitutional Court Building offers a unique sight. The front building has the signature style of others Jakarta’s historical buildings, the Indies Imperial, with a dome shape roof.

The Strategic Location That is Near to the Iconic Landmark for Walking Tour in Jakarta

The location of this building is right across from the National Monument complex, precisely at Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat. It has two main buildings. The first one is the building with the dome roof. The front side functions as the court room, meanwhile the tower in the back is used as the main office of constitutional judges and the staff. The second building at the left is functioning as the public relations bureau and the main office of AACC (Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions).

A Virtual Tour of the Constitutional Court, a Fresh Option for a Tour in Jakarta

If you haven’t had a chance to visit Jakarta to do a walking tour physically, there is another option for you to take, as the constitutional court offers a virtual tour of their buildings at this website: https://virtualtour.mkri.id/. You can take a tour of the inside of their buildings, from the court room, offices, multipurpose buildings, and even the education center.

Join a Jakarta Walking Tour to See the Building Firsthand

If you still prefer to join tour physically, of course there are options to choose. You can choose to join our Jakarta Walking Tour, and we will take you to explore many things you can see or do in Jakarta, see, and learn history, culture, and delicacies of Jakarta. See you around!

A Quick Look of Indonesian Army Headquarter from Outside on Walking Tour in Jakarta

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A Closer Look of Indonesian Army Headquarter in While Walking Tour in Central Jakarta

Alongside with many historical buildings with colonial style that lining up in the Central Jakarta area, one compound that also quite stand out exist, which is the Indonesian Army Headquarter or more familiar with “Mabes TNI AD”.

A Strategic Location That Worth to Visit on Tour in Jakarta

The compound itself is a restricted area with tight security, so it is not open for public visit. You can only look around from the outside through the gate. So, you can just take a quick look while you stroll on the route while joining Walking Tour in Central Jakarta. The location is near the outer circle of National Monument, and almost right across the Grand Mosque Istiqlal and it is easy to reach by commuter line as it is located near the Gambir Station.

Take A Short Break in Between Your Tour in Jakarta

The bright side of passing the Indonesian Army Headquarter, not far from there, you can find small stalls or café if you start getting tired, thirsty, or hungry. There are options to eat a full meal, sipping some drinks, or just enjoying desserts. There is an old and iconic ice cream store that was established many years ago, called “Ragusa Es Italia” and still open until now.

Join Jakarta Walking Tour for More Exciting Experience

If you want to see more iconic building other than the Army Headquarter, come visit Jakarta and join our tour in Central Jakarta area. There are still many other historical buildings that are worth seeing and visiting at Central Jakarta. Join us for a journey to learn more about history, culture, delicacy, and many more of Jakarta area. See you around!

Take a Look of Gedung Jusuf Anwar Building While on Walking Tour in Jakarta

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Jusuf Anwar Building as a Part of A.A. Maramis Building to See with Jakarta Walking Tour

While we introduce you to A.A. Maramis Building, it is time to introduce you another historical building that is standing beside it, now is known as Jusuf Anwar Building. It is a main part of the formerly known as Daendels Palace, the big building that is inside Lapangan Banteng area.

A Brief History of Building as You Stroll While on Walking Tour in Jakarta

The Jusuf Anwar Building was built around the same time as the Daendels Palace as it is also a main part of the area. Built around the early 19th Century, it was used and functioned as a high court. In Dutch colonial era, people mentioned that it is a building where secret meetings was held and had been used to torture prisoners by the Dutch East Indies.

A Look of Modern Jusuf Anwar Building to See on Walking Tour in Jakarta

From the year 2021, the building that once housed a high court, converted into an office under the Ministry of Finance. It was renovated while preserving the style from the Dutch colonial era and named based on the former Indonesian Finance Minister from 2004 to 2005.

Short Stop to View Other Historical Buildings with Jakarta Walking Tour

The Jusuf Anwar building is just a small part of the cultural heritage around Central Jakarta. If you want to know and see more about other Jakarta’s historical buildings and their stories, visit Jakarta, and take a stroll with our Jakarta walking Tour. We will wait for your arrival. See you around!

A Look of A.A. Maramis Historical Building from Afar on Jakarta Walking Tour

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Jusuf Anwar Building as a Part of A.A. Maramis Building to See with Jakarta Walking Tour

One of the places you must see while you are exploring the Central Jakarta area is the Lapangan Banteng complex. As we mentioned previously, there are many activities that you can do inside the area. Besides those activities, you might also want to look for the historical building that is full of memories from Batavia in the past. It is the A.A. Maramis Building, formerly named Paleis van Daendels.

A Brief History of A.A. Maramis Building That You Can See While Joining Tour in Jakarta

The Building inside the Lapangan Banteng complex is already around from the Dutch colonial era in early 19th Century. It was intended to be the residence of Dutch East Indies Governor General, Herman Willem Daendels. However, the construction was stopped midway, and he didn’t get the chance to reside there as he was stationed to Poland by Napoleon’s order. The construction was finally completed around 19 years later.  Despite the name as a “Daendels Palace” it never functioned as a palace but had housed numerous bureaus and departments such as post office, the state printing office, and general clerk’s department, and high court.

The Iconic Historical Building Style to See on Walking Tour in Jakarta

The building was designed based on the style that was popular in France by that time, Empire Style. However, since it is conformed into the tropical climate of Indonesia, it became known as Indies Empire Style. This style flourished in the colonial Dutch East Indies from around 18th Century and the end 19th Century. Therefore, there are many historical buildings in Jakarta has the similar style.

A Trace of the Past in the Present While Strolling on Walking Tour of Jakarta

the headquarters of Indonesian Ministry of Finance until the present day. In 2019, the building was started to be renovated and will become a museum and finance library, and as a cultural heritage as well. Want to see closer to know directly how it looks in the present day? Come join our Jakarta Walking Tour and we will take you to explore more of what you can see in Jakarta. See you around!

View The Supreme Court Building Closer with Jakarta Walking Tour

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Walking Tour in Jakarta to See Historical Building Around National Monument

As from many other iconic historical buildings with colonial architecture that is spread around Central Jakarta, the Supreme Court Building or “Mahkamah Agung” is one of them. It is right beside the Istana Merdeka presidential palace.

Passing By the Historical Supreme Court Building During Tour in Jakarta

Like other historical building around it, the Supreme Court building also preserve the roman style of building with many pillars on the front gate. The front gate faces the National Monument complex, so, you can make a short walk there while you are visiting the landmark.

Learn The History of the Supreme Court Building with Jakarta Walking Tour

A brief history of the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court is originally located in Lapangan Banteng area, next to the Paleis Van Daendels, built in the Dutch colonial era. As time goes by, the Supreme Court was moved to Medan Merdeka Street in the 1980’s. If you want to learn more details about this Supreme Court Building or the other historical buildings, join our Jakarta Walking Tour to walk around and explore more with us.

What You Can See More on Walking Tour in Jakarta

Some of the historical buildings that are spread around Jakarta have each of their historical value, so sometimes there will be a museum inside, and it is also said that there is indeed a museum inside the Supreme Court buildings.

If you want to know and explore more about other historical buildings, places, and museums, join our Jakarta Walking Tour. We will take you to a closer look of Jakarta. See you around!

Walking Tour in Jakarta Around the Historical Presidential Palace Building

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Passing By the “Istana Merdeka” While Joining Tour in Jakarta

If you circle around the outer part of Indonesian National Monument complex, you will find a trace of history by viewing many old buildings that has been around from hundreds of years ago. One of the most iconic and important of those is the Presidential Palace building or best known as “Istana Merdeka”. Like any other iconic colonial buildings in Jakarta, it has a roman style gate with many pillars.

Admire Colonial Architectures from afar While Walking Tour in Jakarta

The presidential palace was built around the Dutch colonial era for administrative activities of the Dutch government. In the present day after Indonesian independency, the building is now functioning as a residence for the president and for conducting national events. The location of Istana Merdeka is at the north of the National Monument Complex. There might be a chance to view it from afar while you join our Jakarta Walking Tour with us.

Taking a Stroll Around Central Jakarta Area with Jakarta Walking Tour

Since it is a restricted area, of course civilians with no importance can not enter the area. However, we can still stroll around the outside to look from afar. Besides that, there are many other historical buildings that we can see outside the complex.

Join Jakarta Walking Tour to View Historical Buildings Firsthand

Historical and iconic places are best to be viewed instead of to be read, so come to Jakarta to see them firsthand. Join our Jakarta Walking Tour to explore more about history, culture, and delicacies of Jakarta. See you around!

Explore Historical Buildings in Jakarta with Jakarta Walking Tour – Part 2

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Learn History Through Iconic Buildings in Central Jakarta with Jakarta Walking Tour

If you are keen on to learn history or culture of places and countries, walking around while browsing for historical buildings might be a nice option of tour in Jakarta for you. In the previous part, we already talk about old buildings that are functioning as governmental buildings. So, in this part, we will introduce you other kinds that is used to run a business or other functions.

Walking Tour in Jakarta by Browsing Stores in the Iconic Shopping Complex

We have introduced you to the Pasar Baru shopping district, the iconic place with old buildings that was built in colonial era. If we walk deeper in the complex, we will find stores with unique foreign names that sells variety of things, mostly fabrics and textiles. Beside that, the most historical one is called “Toko Kompak”, that was originally the residence of the Major of Chinese community in the 80’s.

Zoom in to The Philately Building as A Part of the Tour in Jakarta

We have introduced you to the Pos Bloc, where it once was a post office. Later on, the name was Changed to “Gedung Filateli”, or philately building. The entrance and the name are preserved as is in the present, but the function has changed to be a creative space with a few stores inside.

Pass Through the News Agency Building While Walking Tour in Jakarta

The historical building was belonged to a Dutch’s private news agency. As time goes by, the building became the local news agency, Antara, thus the name of “Gedung Antara”. It was from the Antara radio station that the proclamation of Indonesian independency was broadcasted in the 1945.

Fulfil Your Spiritual Journey by Looking an Iconic Church as Your Tour in Jakarta

Still in Pasar Baru area, there is a another must see church beside the iconic Jakarta Cathedral, which is “Gereja Ayam” or translated as “chicken church”, since there is a weathercock on the rooftop of the church.

Finish Your Walking Tour in Jakarta with a Refreshing Ice Cream

After going around to see historical buildings, complete your walking tour by visiting an old ice cream store, also a historical place in Central Jakarta, “Ragusa Es Italia”. It was established in the 1930’s by Italian nationality that was come to Batavia.

To find and learn more about other historical places in Jakarta, come to the city and join our Jakarta Walking Tour. We will wait for your arrival, see you around!