Amsterdam Gate, Jakarta

#261 among attractions in Jakarta

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The Amsterdam Gate formed the entrance to the Castle Square south of Batavia Castle. The gate existed from 1744 up to the 1950s in what is now known as Kota, Jakarta, where it would have stood near the intersection of Jalan Nelayan Timur and Jalan Cengkeh. ()

Local name: Gerbang Amsterdam Coordinates: 6°7'51"S, 106°48'43"E

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Jakarta Barat (Taman Sari)Jakarta Indonesia

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Amsterdam Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jakarta History Museum, Mangga Besar, Wayang Museum, ITC Mangga Dua.

~1610 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Jakarta History Museum, Jakarta
8 min walk • The Jakarta History Museum, also known as Fatahillah Museum, is a cultural landmark situated in the old part of Jakarta, Indonesia. Housed in the former City Hall of Batavia, an architectural relic from the Dutch colonial era, the museum is a testament to the city's...
1.1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district, Church
Mangga Besar, Jakarta
29 min walk • Mangga Besar is a vibrant shopping district nestled in the heart of Jakarta, Indonesia. Known for its lively atmosphere and diverse shopping options, Mangga Besar is a bustling hub that attracts locals and tourists alike.
~1510 ftS
Exhibits of Javanese puppets and dolls
Wayang Museum, Jakarta
8 min walk • The Wayang Museum is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Jakarta, Indonesia, dedicated to the traditional art form of wayang puppetry. This museum is a celebration of Indonesia's rich heritage, showcasing an extensive collection of wayang puppets from various...
0.9 miE
6°8'8"S • 106°49'26"E
ITC Mangga Dua, Jakarta
23 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Hobby
0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum Bank Indonesia, Jakarta
12 min walk • Bank Indonesia Museum is a bank museum located in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was founded by Bank Indonesia and opened on 21 July 2009.
0.5 miS
Museum on the history of banking
Museum Bank Mandiri, Jakarta
13 min walk • Bank Mandiri Museum is the corporate museum of the namesake Bank Mandiri, located in the old banking district of Jakarta Old Town in northern Jakarta, Indonesia. The museum is housed in the former headquarters of the Netherlands Trading Society, one of the primary ancestor of ABN AMRO. The museum is closed on Mondays and public holidays.
0.4 miNW
Displays on Indonesia's nautical culture
Maritime Museum, Jakarta
10 min walk • The Maritime Museum is located in the old Sunda Kelapa harbor area in Penjaringan Administrative Village, Penjaringan Subdistrict, Jakarta, Indonesia. The museum was inaugurated inside the former Dutch East India Company warehouses.
~1460 ftS
Park, Field, Square
Fatahillah Square, Jakarta
8 min walk • Fatahillah Square is the historical center of the old Batavia. The square is located at the center of Jakarta Old Town. Today the square is a tourist area home to the Jakarta History Museum, Wayang Museum and Fine Art and Ceramics Museum in Kota, Jakarta.
0.9 miS
Temple
Kim Tek Ie Temple, Jakarta
24 min walk • Vihara Dharma Bhakti, also known as 金德院, is a klenteng located in the China Town neighborhood of Glodok, Jakarta, Indonesia. Completed in 1650, Vihara Dharma Bhakti is the oldest Chinese temple in Jakarta.
~1470 ftSE
Museum for traditional arts and ceramics
Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik, Jakarta
8 min walk • The Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics is a museum in Jakarta, Indonesia. The museum is dedicated especially to the display of traditional fine art and ceramics of Indonesia. The museum is located in east side of Fatahillah Square, near Jakarta History Museum and Wayang Museum.
0.6 miNW
Mosque
Luar Batang Mosque, Jakarta
17 min walk • The Luar Batang Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Jakarta, Indonesia, located in the area of Pasar Ikan in North Jakarta on the west side of the Sunda Kelapa Harbor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Amsterdam Gate?

Nearby attractions include Kali Besar, Jakarta (3 min walk), Fatahillah Square, Jakarta (8 min walk), Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik, Jakarta (8 min walk), Wayang Museum, Jakarta (8 min walk).

How to get to Amsterdam Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Amsterdam Gate:

Bus

Kota • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)
Glodok • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)

Train

Jakarta Kota (13 min walk)
Jakarta Gudang (14 min walk)