Pancasila Building, Jakarta

Name: Pancasila Building
Address: Jakarta, Indonesia
Telephone: +62 21 3441508

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Pancasila Building is a historic building located in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. The name "Pancasila" refers to the speech delivered by Sukarno in the building on which he explained the concept of Pancasila, a philosophical concept which would be the foundation of the Indonesian nation, on June 1, 1945. Built in the early 1830s, the building is one of the many 19th-century colonial landmarks in Jakarta. The Pancasila Building currently belongs to and is under the preservation of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ()

Local name: Gedung Pancasila Coordinates: 6°10'27"S, 106°49'59"E

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Jakarta Pusat (Sawah Besar)Jakarta Indonesia

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+62 21 3441508

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pancasila Building open?

Pancasila Building is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Pancasila Building?

Nearby attractions include Ministry of Transportation Building, Jakarta (4 min walk), Immanuel Church, Jakarta (5 min walk), Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta (7 min walk), National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta (8 min walk).

How to get to Pancasila Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pancasila Building:

Bus

Deplu • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Gambir 1 • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train

Gambir (6 min walk)
Juanda (14 min walk)