The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is one of the liveliest cities in the Asian sub continent
. Despite being one of the most heavily populated cites in the country, Jakarta is surprisingly well organized in its own way. This popular tourist destination offers a great deal more than just accommodation to the loyal traveler. The famous nightlife aspect of the legendary city and the vast variety of shopping options draw plenty of tourists to the region by themselves.
Decorated with a fountain in the center, the Fatahillah Square offers tourists access to three equally significant museums of Jakarta. The Wayang Museum, located in the western part of the Fatahillah Square, exhibits one of the largest collections of puppets in the country. Puppets of all shapes and sizes from all over the country can be found in this uniquely fascinating museum. These puppets were once the main characters of ancient theatrical masterpieces which have since been outdated. Shortened performances of these once popular plays are staged at the museum itself every Sunday morning.
If youre a fan of antique furniture dating back to the 18th century or if youre interested in ancient paintings of times gone by, you might want to head over to the Jakarta Historical Museum which is also located in the Fatahillah Square. Housing a large display of belongings of colonial governors in Jakarta, The Jakarta Historical Museum is definitely worth a look if youre visiting this fascinating city. The Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics is also located in Fatahillah Square and it exhibits a rare display of ceramic and terracotta items found in the region from yester year.
Home to most of the classiest and most popular nightclubs and shopping malls in the country Jakarta is definitely where you want to be if youre on the look out for excitement. Local food stalls can be found almost everywhere you look, providing tourists with delicious bite sized meals at prices that are easy on the wallet. Travelers who have a Jakarta hotel in mind to facilitate their accommodation needs might want to consider Millennium hotel Sirih Jakarta as a favorable option.