The sunset on the island Mljet Croatia
The Wonderful Indonesia gift shop at Jakarta International airport.

Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia.

Located on the northwest coast of the world’s most populous island Java, it is the centre of economics, culture and politics of Indonesia, with a population of 10,075,310 as of 2014. The Greater Jakarta metropolitan area, known as Jabodetabek, is the second largest urban agglomeration and 2nd largest urban area in the world after Tokyo, with a population of 30,214,303 as of 2010 census.

The historic mix of cultures − Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European − has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine.

The city of Jakarta offers a perfect mixture of western architecture and traditional Indonesian culture.

A view onto Sudirman Central Business District or SCBD Delman is the common name for Indonesian traditional horse cart. Telkom Landmark Tower is the new headquarters for Indonesia’s largest telecommunications services company. Jakarta International Airport (Soekarno-Hatta) is the main airport serving the greater Jakarta area on the island of Java, Indonesia. Sudirman Central Business District or SCBD is a business district with an integrated mixed use development concept, located in South Jakarta, Indonesia, consisting of condominiums, office buildings, hotels, shopping and entertainment centers.

Places to visit in Jakarta

Monas − The National Monument is a 132 m tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia

It is the national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence.

Jakarta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Jakarta, Indonesia, which is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Jakarta.

With a Neo-Gothic style, this cathedral remains a magnificent remnant of the past and a symbol of the multi−denominational nature of the country.

Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. It was built to commemorate Indonesian independence and named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "independence". The mosque was opened to the public 22 February 1978.

Luxury hotels in Jakarta are like an oasis of tranquility


Jakarta Four Seasons hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta: This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, business and restaurants.

Each suite features wall−to−wall windows inspired by the Indonesian principle of transparency − connecting timeless classic interiors with impressive, tropical spaces outdoors.

This would be all we have recorded during our short stay in this great city.

Jakarta is often called the “city that never sleeps” with a charm of its own in the evening. The city’s skyline, with millions of lights, looks beautiful and the nightclubs and bars are always busy.

There are events and things we have missed or left for, perhaps, another visit. At the end, please enjoy this postcard with our best memories.

Jakarta Four Seasons hotel. Detail from Four Seasons hotel, Jakarta My wife and I and a view from 20th floor of Four Seasons hotel, Jakarta Another view to Jakarta Business district from the pool. Ramadan image captured at Jakarta airport. Another view on to the Cathedral in Jakarta.
Four Seasons hotel, Jakarta: Garden detail Detail from Jakarta, Merdeka Square. Monas – The National Monument on my wife's palm.
Another capture of Four Seasons hotel pool. My wife with Ondel-ondel figures at Jakarta airport. Across the side where all modern fancy buildings are standing with all of the lights on and around them, there is this area where many locals live. Although Jakarta is very modern city, there is a lot of poverty as well.. National Monument at Merdeka Square. Image of Telkom Landmark Tower at night with all lights. Botanic garden inside Jakarta International airport.