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Fatahillah Square

Old Batavia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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As featured in 3 days in Jakarta
Ranked #28 of 53 attractions in Jakarta
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Fatahillah Square, also known as Old Batavia, is the historical district of Jakarta located in Kotas. During Dutch Colonial times in the 16th... more » Owner description: Fatahillah Square, also known as Old Batavia, is the historical district of Jakarta located in Kotas. During Dutch Colonial times in the 16th century, this was the heart of the walled city. Home to attractions such as the Jakarta History Museum and many colonial buildings, this area fills up with artisans, jugglers, and tourists on the weekends. « less
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Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

like the one in the title, this place is a place full of memories when I was in high school. My friends and I often go to this place, even though we are very far from home here and had to use trains and buses to get to this place, but we did not care because memories for me to... More

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Parramatta, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Fatahillah Square for a very long time was once the heart of the Dutch East Indies & the centre of the world’s Spice Trade. Europeans couldn’t get enough of spicy peppers, so they sent warships, soldiers & Christians to enslave, conquer & kill anyone who stood in their way. Today Batavia’s old Town Square is one of the few open... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

Got a lot of fun in here. There are many shops accesories, and street food. Felt like time warp in here. The cafe batavia had a great place to see old building around there

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

There's literally garbage everywhere!! Poor maintenance. The kiosk around the area are expensive, unhygienic and dirty. it's so sad because it's a tourist destination.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013 via mobile

We got here at about 3ish on a Sunday afternoon & the place was full of activity: street performers, stalls & peddlers selling a variety of food, bicycles for rent &, naturally, people cycling around the square, locals who just came to hang out & some armed with cameras to take photos, tourists - bustling! We'd just managed to grab... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Located at the north side of Jakarta. This place also called Museum Fatahillah in Bahasa. I never gone inside the museum, but based on the story from local people, there are some photo and history of the museum there.

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Batu Pahat, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

This Square is teaming with life. Some people gave harsh comments on it but is actually gives you an insight into the life of people of Jakarta. In the day, you can visit numerous museums lining the Square and enjoy street performances. Just give aa little tip as it is their livelihood. In the evening, there are more performances, night... More

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Lyon, France
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

the least I can say is that I wasn't expecting anything like this . I thought it was actually gonna be a square , but the bus station took over. the place is crowded with people selling random stuff . the traffic is absolutely insaine , the streets are so noisy and dirty . there is noting to see really,... More

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Jaipur, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Fatahllah Square is situated in old Jakarta town very near to Kota Railway Station. It is a public square where many people, specially in the afternoon till evening hang around and do lot of fun. This Square is bustling at all times. There are many food stalls, from which you can order Jakarta street food like kerak telor (omelet) and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Fatahillah Square gives you a window into the old Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia. Even though there is some attempt right now for restoration, the current state of disrepair of the old Town Hall also gives you some idea of the contempt of the Indonesians for the treatment they received at the hands of their colonial overlords. The Square itself... More

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