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Lying on the northwestern part of Java, Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia. Sightseeing in Jakarta comprises visits to the places of historical significances, museums, amusement parks as well as the religious sites in the city of Jakarta. Sightseeing in Jakarta will also acquaint you with the history of the Indonesia.

You can commence your trips on Sightseeing in Jakarta from Sunda Kelapa which has served as the trading post in the 16th century. It is of great historical significance as it is the famous landmark marking the Dutch settlement in Indonesia. Visit the Fatahillah Square which is located at the town center of Jakarta and includes the town hall as well as the jail and contains the old weapons and artifacts. Visit the national Monument which has been built to commemorate the Indonesia's independence

Sightseeing in Jakarta must include visits to its well known religious sites. The must visit religious sites are Istiqlal Mosque which is the largest mosque in the Jakarta and is at present the ideal choice for the conferences, lectures and seminars. Immanuel Church and Black Portuguese Church are other well known religious sites. Mesjid Jami Angke Al- Anwar, Mesjid Jani Annawir, Sikh Gurudwara Mission and the Candra naya are other places worth visiting.

Sightseeing in Jakarta should comprise trips to the museums. The city has a number of museums. The Maritime Museum displays the maritime history of the land and you will be acquainted with the seafaring style and the spice trade carried by the early settlers of the country, National Museum was constructed in the year 1718 is one of the must visit tourist attractions in the city. If you are accompanied by the kids never miss to visit the Puppet museum of the Jakarta where you will find the two dimensional puppets telling stories in unique traditional Javanese style. Jakarta Fine Arts Gallery and the Textile Museum, Tamani Prasasti museum and the Armed Forces Museum are places to be visited must.

The city has numerous parks. Indonesia Miniature Park is one of the best entertainment venues in Jakarta. The Taman Ompian Jaya Ancol and Sea World are also famous amusement parks.

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