Java (Jakarta), Indonesia

Culture & Spiritualism in Jakarta

Indonesia’s Religious Harmony Discover Indonesia’s cultural and spiritual diversity during visits to a museum, a mosque and a cathedral. Depart by motor coach for Museum Gajah, the National Museum of Indonesia. It houses one of the largest collections of artifacts in Southeast Asia and features a range of exhibits focused on ethnography, archaeology and more. As you explore, you will see displays of traditional crafts, ancient sculptures and cultural treasures, including a collection of stone statues from the classical Hindu-Buddhist period. After refreshments in the courtyard, continue to the Istiqlal Mosque. Opened to the public in 1978, it is Southeast Asia’s largest mosque and can accommodate congregations of up to 120,000 people. Cap your day with a visit to the nearby Jakarta Cathedral. Consecrated at the beginning of the 20th century, this neo-Gothic cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Jakarta. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.