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Condet

This village in southern Jakarta is a protected area where the old rural life style of Jakarta is preserved. Condet is also famed for its fruit orchards.

Lubang Buaya Heroes Monument

Situated in the southeast of the city about 20 km from downtown, it is a memorial park dedicated to the six army generals and one army officers who were slain on October 1,1965, in an abortive communist inspired coup d'etat . The centerpiece is the Pancasila Monment with statues of the seven heroes, standing near the Old well in which their bodies were thrown after having been tortured and executed by communist militia squads.

Lubang Buaya Heroes Monument

Situated in the southeast of the city about 20 km from downtown, it is a memorial park dedicated to the six army generals and one army officers who were slain on October 1,1965, in an abortive communist inspired coup d'etat . The centerpiece is the Pancasila Monment with statues of the seven heroes, standing near the Old well in which their bodies were thrown after having been tortured and executed by communist militia squads.

T.I.M. Art Centre

The focal point of cultural activities in Jakarta is Taman Ismail Marzuki, or TIM for short. It is said to be the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia and consists of exhibition halls, theaters, an academy of arts , archives building and planetarium. There are performances almost performances almost every night with everything from traditional and modern dance, local and foreign film festivals, poetry readings and theatre, to music of every style imaginable. TIM serves not only as the center of contemporary Indonesian art, but has become in recent years a central showcase for international performing arts in Indonesia. A monthly programme of events is tourist offices and are listed in the Jakarta Post.

Pulau Seribu

This group of island scattered across the Java Sea to the north of Jakarta offers a heaven away from the bustle of city life. Golden beaches fringed with coconut palms line the sea; the surroundings waters are a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers. The multi-colored coral reefs are home to a phenomenal variety of tropical fish. The islands can be reached from Tanjung Priok or Pasar Ikan (Sunda Kelapa) by ferry or by chartered boat. Among the island developed for tourism, with bungalows, restaurants, diving and sailing facilities are; Pulau Bidadari, Pulau Ayer, Pulau Laki and Pulau Putri. Pulau Tanjung near Putri has an airstrip.

Jaya Ancol Dreamland

This group of island scattered across the Java Sea to the north of Jakarta offers a heaven away from the bustle of city life. Golden beaches fringed with coconut palms line the sea; the surroundings waters are a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers. The multi-colored coral reefs are home to a phenomenal variety of tropical fish. The islands can be reached from Tanjung Priok or Pasar Ikan (Sunda Kelapa) by ferry or by chartered boat. Among the island developed for tourism, with bungalows, restaurants, diving and sailing facilities are; Pulau Bidadari, Pulau Ayer, Pulau Laki and Pulau Putri. Pulau Tanjung near Putri has an airstrip.

Fantasy Land

The latest addition to Jakarta's growing recreation facilities is the Fantasy Land, a 9.5 hectare (23.75 acres) entertainment park located inside the Ancol Dreamland, and is great for kids. The park offers a number of restaurants and souvenir shops. It is open on Monday to Friday from 2 to 9 pm, on Saturdays from 2 to 10pm.

Maritime Museum

Two of the original ware houses from the first trading post of the Dutch East Indies Company in Java now house the Maritime Museum. Exhibits include large models of boats from various islands. The old harbour master's tower stands nearby. Open from 8.00 a.m. till 2.00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. On Fridays closed at 11.00 a.m. and on Saturday at 1.00 p.m. It closed on Monday.

The Wayang Museum

This museum on the western side of Taman Fatahillah in "The Old Town" area has the finest displays of wayang puppets in Indonesia including puppets from all parts of Indonesia and other parts Southeast Asia as well. The wooden and leather puppets displayed here represent the finest craftsmanship in this particular form of traditional theatre. The museum also show shortened performances of the wayang kulit leather puppets every Sunday morning.

Jakarta Museum

Completed in 1627, the building initially served as the Dutch East Indies company's Town Hall. Additions and renovations including a stone gate, offices and renovations were added between 1705 and 1715. The well-known Indonesian hero, Diponegoro,was said to have been imprisoned in its dungeon before his exile to South Sulawesi.

The building was being used as military barracks and offices when the Jakarta City Administration decided in the early 1970s to make it the focus of a restoration plan of old Batavia. Now a Museum, it provides the historical background of Jakarta through displays of old maps and antiquities. Including furniture and porcelain used by the Dutch rulers of Batavia, as well as a 16th century Portuguese cannon which stands just across the cobblestone square.

The Jakarta Hilton Convention Center (JHCC)

This convention centre an accommodate three conferences, and three public functions simultaneously. The main hall has a seating capacity of 3300, and is equipped with a giant video-wall,and a hi-tech lighting and sound system. It has a VIP lounge, a speaker's waiting room, 3 board rooms, 3 meeting rooms, 10 translation booths, and an administration office. The exhibition Hall measures 6,120 square metres with a 14-foot ceiling and 350 square metre lobby. The ballroom can seat 3.000 or can be divided into 3 separate areas for 1000 person each. There are 7 multi-function meeting rooms which can seat 220 people each. The main lobby can be utilized as a pre-cocktail area or for a coffee break for 3.500 persons. The car park can accommodate 10.000 cars.

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