Fatahillah Square

The place reminds you of Old Europe, from the buildings to the cobble stone streets. I was told by my tour guide that this place used to be the place where the Dutch built there government when they colonized Indonesia. There are two museums in the area, Puppet Museum and the Museum showcasing the Old City hall with Jails found underneath the building. A lot of people visit this place, you might feel it is too crowded. The square fronting it is free for everyone, you can rent bikes or even just walk around. Entrance to the CIty hall will cost you 5,000 RP and you can even bring in your camera (DSLR or polaroid) inside. There are many restaurants around the area plus a small picnic area inside the City hall where you can rest and eat a meal that you bought outside. A small souvenir shop may also be found in the City hall and the famous Batavia Cafe is located infront of it. #urbanexplorer

In the past story of Indonesia, Jakarta has been few times changes the name, from Sunda Kelapa, Jayakarta, Batavia, and Jakarta. During colonialists by Dutch, many fort built as military bastion or government building. The picture taken are one of Jamu cafe with the wall aged more than 350 years! Museum Fatahiillah famous as goverment building during Dutch colonialist. They still keep the old window, and some old layout. Acaraki is one different cafe! They served Jamu. Jamu is herbal potion of Indonesian culture, made from herbs such as ginger, curcuma, turmeric etc. Base on increase endurance the body. And the tradition was on for hundred years! #holidayvacation #happynewyear #awesomepic #decembertravel#holidayvacation#tripinspired#happynewyear

The Fatahila Square in the old town of Jakarta is the center of the Dutch colonial city. The main building in the center of the square is the former Governor's Office. The European architecture that was built more than two hundred years ago is still well preserved. There are a large number of pigeons on the square that are not afraid of people. There are bicycle rentals on the street. The bicycles are a cartoon color with big wheels. When riding up, the stall owner will also attach a big straw hat of the same cartoon color.  The tourists who come and go, the local men who sell the ice water, the special food stalls all make up the charming temperament of the old city. If you feel tired, you can go to a coffee shop. Café Batavia is a good coffee shop that gave me a nostalgic feeling. Going in is like stepping into an old Hollywood movie. They have juice, coffee, snacks and afternoon tea time that is very enjoyable.

Jakarta, a high-rise building, has been built since the 15th century and was conquered by the Dutch in 1619. Even today, there is a strong Dutch colonial city charm, and the pattern is clear. The former Governors Office of the Dutch East India Company has now become the Indonesian Historical Memorial Museum. The Old Town Square (Fatasia Square) has some folk performances from time to time, surrounded by museums and coffee shops. The most distinctive project here is to ride a blue, white or pink colored bicycle and experience the colonial era in the Old Town Square. Or sit quietly in the cafe on the side of the square and slowly stunned.