Jakarta Cathedral
A graceful neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral standing directly across from the Istiqlal Mosque.
Don't miss at Jakarta Cathedral
- ◆ Neo-Gothic twin spires
- ◆ 1901 Catholic cathedral
- ◆ Stands opposite Istiqlal
Insider tip
Photograph the cathedral and mosque together — a striking pairing of faiths.
Jakarta Cathedral — visitor questions
What is Jakarta Cathedral known for?
A graceful neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral standing directly across from the Istiqlal Mosque. Highlights include: Neo-Gothic twin spires; 1901 Catholic cathedral; Stands opposite Istiqlal.
Where is Jakarta Cathedral?
Jakarta Cathedral is in Central Jakarta, Jakarta — Jl. Katedral No.7B, Central Jakarta.
Any tips for visiting Jakarta Cathedral?
Photograph the cathedral and mosque together — a striking pairing of faiths.
Can Chauffyr take me to Jakarta Cathedral?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Jakarta Cathedral and between every stop on your Jakarta itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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Merdeka Square
Jakarta's soaring independence obelisk, crowned with a gold flame, at the heart of Merdeka Square.
Istiqlal Mosque
Central Jakarta
The largest mosque in Southeast Asia, its huge modernist hall facing Jakarta's cathedral in a symbol of tolerance.
Kota Tua (Old Town)
West Jakarta
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National Museum of Indonesia
Merdeka Square
Indonesia's premier museum, tracing the archipelago's cultures from prehistory to the present.
Glodok (Chinatown)
West Jakarta
Jakarta's centuries-old Chinatown — a maze of markets, temples and hawker food.
