Friday, March 21, 2008

Tourist's attraction in Jakarta

Notable landmarks include the former Dutch city hall (Stadhuis), which now houses the Jakarta History Museum; Istana Merdeka, the presidential palace; and Istiqlal Mosque, with space for more than 10,000 worshipers.


( Medan Merdeka Park )
Among the city's parks, Medan Merdeka is the most well known. The park features the Monas (Monumen Nasional, or National Monument), a pinnacle towering nearly 140 m (nearly 460 ft).

The Jabotabek region offers many recreational opportunities.
Kebun Raya, a world-renowned botanical garden located in Bogor, was laid out during the 19th century.

( The Ragunan Zoo )
The Ragunan Zoo is located south of the center of Jakarta.

( Taman Mini Indonesia )

Taman Mini Indonesia, located southeast of the city, is a large cultural theme park depicting the arts, customs, and lifestyle of each of Indonesia's 27 provinces and districts.

Sporting facilities include the Senayan Sports Complex. The Ancol complex on Jakarta Bay includes an oceanarium and Southeast Asia's largest amusement park.

A variety of open-air markets are located throughout the city.

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