Jakarta
Jakarta is Indonesia’s bustling capital with a mix of modern and traditional life. Skyscrapers rise alongside historic sites and markets. It’s a vibrant and growing megacity.
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2013 Ekayana Monastery bombing
A terrorist attack occurred in Jakarta, Indonesia on August 4, 2013 at 6:53 p.m. It targeted a Buddhist monastery named Ekayana in Jakarta. This bombing caused injuries to three p…
2013 Ekayana Monastery bombing
A terrorist attack occurred in Jakarta, Indonesia on August 4, 2013 at 6:53 p.m. It targeted a Buddhist monastery named Ekayana in Jakarta. This bombing caused injuries to three p…
2017 Jakarta bombings
On 24 May 2017, two explosions occurred at a bus terminal in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta. Police confirmed that the explosions were caused by multiple explosive devices found in…
2017 Jakarta bombings
On 24 May 2017, two explosions occurred at a bus terminal in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta. Police confirmed that the explosions were caused by multiple explosive devices found in…
2018 Mako Brimob standoff
prison riot in Depok, Indonesia
2025 Jakarta Fairmont Hotel occupation
On 15 March 2025, the Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform held a protest at the Fairmont Hotel in Central Jakarta, targeting a closed-door meeting of the Working Co…
57 Promenade
57 Promenade is an exciting mixed-use development located in Kebon Melati, Central Jakarta, Indonesia, near the iconic Hotel Indonesia Roundabout. Spanning 3.2 hectares, this proj…
Astra Tower
Astra Tower is a striking 63-floor skyscraper located in the heart of Jakarta, Indonesia, on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman. This modern office building features a private helipad and of…
Balai Sarbini
Balai Sarbini is a prominent concert and convention hall located in central Jakarta, Indonesia, known for its distinctive dome roof. Established in 1973 by President Suharto, the…
BTPN Towers
The BTPN Towers, located in the vibrant Mega Kuningan area of Jakarta, Indonesia, are a striking pair of skyscrapers that form part of the Quadrant Complex. The BTPN Office Tower,…
Cafe Batavia
Cafe Batavia is a historic restaurant located in Kota Tua, Jakarta, Indonesia, facing the picturesque Taman Fatahillah. Housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, it…
Casa Domaine Towers
Casa Domaine is an impressive residential complex in Tanah Abang, Jakarta, featuring two towers: Tower 1 at 230 meters and Tower 2 at 210 meters. Completed in March 2017, Tower 1…
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