Senen, Jakarta

Name: Senen
Address: Jakarta, Indonesia

#184 among attractions in Jakarta

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Senen is a long-established urban district of Jakarta, Indonesia that has kept many tourist attractions such as two museums, the National Library of Indonesia and Gelanggang Remaja Senen, a quite narrow alley with old Chinese and similar style shops and restaurants. It was first developed in the 18th-century as Pasar Senen when governor Daendels established the bovenstad as the new center of government of the fledgling city. Its kernel remains in what is now the formal lower-tier Village/Neighbourhood of Senen, within, the others being Kwitang, Kenari, Paseban, Kramat, and Bungur. This article covers the archetypal core and the whole Subdistrict of Central Jakarta. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.63 mi²Coordinates: 6°11'16"S, 106°50'47"E

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Jakarta Pusat (Senen)Jakarta Indonesia

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Nearby attractions include: Youth Pledge Museum, Situ Lembang Park, Menteng Park, Taman Proklamasi.

~1960 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Youth Pledge Museum, Jakarta
10 min walk • The Youth Pledge Museum, known as Museum Sumpah Pemuda in Indonesian, is a site of profound historical significance located in the bustling city of Jakarta, Indonesia. This museum stands as a testament to the pivotal moment in the nation's journey towards independence...
1.1 miSW
Park, Lake, Garden
Situ Lembang Park, Jakarta
27 min walk • Situ Park Lembang is a park located at Menteng, Jakarta, Indonesia. Situ means lake, while Lembang is the name of the road adjacent the park. The park is nestled within houses of Menteng residential area and located close to another park Taman Suropati.
1.3 miSW
Park, Playground
Menteng Park, Jakarta
33 min walk • Menteng Park is a park located at Menteng, Central Jakarta, Indonesia. This park was formerly occupied by Menteng Stadium. In October 2006 the stadium was demolished and the park was built on the area by the administration of Sutiyoso.
1.1 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Museum
Taman Proklamasi, Jakarta
27 min walk • Taman Proklamasi is a park complex located in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. The park is located at the former property of Sukarno at what was known as the house at Jalan Pegangsaan Timur 56. The house, now demolished, is where the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was first read by Sukarno.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta
29 min walk • The National Gallery of Indonesia is an art gallery and museum in Jakarta, Indonesia. The National Gallery of Indonesia has existed as a cultural institution in the field of visual arts since May 8, 1999.
0.5 miW
Park, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Ismail Marzuki Park, Jakarta
14 min walk • Ismail Marzuki Park, is an arts, cultural, and science center located at Cikini in Jakarta, Indonesia. Taman Ismail Marzuki complex comprises a number of facilities including six performing arts theaters, cinemas, exhibition hall, gallery, libraries and an archive building.
0.9 miW
Mosque
Cut Mutiah Mosque, Jakarta
24 min walk • Cut Mutiah Mosque is a mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia. The mosque is named after an Indonesian national heroine Cut Nyak Meutia who took part in the struggle against Dutch colonialism in Aceh. The mosque was originally a Dutch property before it was finally transformed into a mosque.
1.3 miSW
Museum, History museum
Sasmita Loka Ahmad Yani Museum, Jakarta
34 min walk • The Sasmita Loka Ahmad Yani Museum houses a collection from Ahmad Yani and some dioramas about the G-30-S/PKI, 30 September 1965. The museum is located in jalan Lembang 58 or jalan Laturharhari 65, Central Jakarta, Indonesia. The museum is open free to public from Tuesday until Sunday, from 08:00 WIB until 14:00 WIB.
1.2 miSW
Park, Restaurant
Taman Suropati, Jakarta
31 min walk • Taman Suropati or Suropati Park is a public park located in Menteng, Jakarta, Indonesia. The park is located in the center of Menteng and is the meeting point of three streets: Teuku Umar Street, Diponegoro Street, and Imam Bonjol Street.
0.9 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum Kebangkitan Nasional, Jakarta
23 min walk • Museum Kebangkitan Nasional or "Museum of National Awakening" is a history museum in Jakarta, Indonesia. The museum is dedicated for the history of Indonesian National Awakening.
1.3 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Building
Immanuel Church, Jakarta
33 min walk • Immanuel's Church is a Protestant church in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is considered one of the oldest churches in Indonesia. It stands on the corner of Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur and Jalan Pejambon, part of the 19th century's Weltevreden district, renamed and transformed into Gambir.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Senen?

Nearby attractions include Al-Makmur Mosque, Jakarta (9 min walk), Youth Pledge Museum, Jakarta (10 min walk), Ismail Marzuki Park, Jakarta (14 min walk), Planetarium Jakarta, Jakarta (14 min walk).

How to get to Senen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Senen:

Train

Gang Sentiong (9 min walk)
Kramat (21 min walk)

Bus

Salemba Carolus • Lines: 5 (18 min walk)
Senen • Lines: 2 (19 min walk)