Cultural sightseeing in Indonesia. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces
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1. A visa is required to enter Indonesia. You will need a passport and a couple of photos to make it. You can apply for a visa directly at the airport …
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The luxury hotels in Indonesia, deserving attention of the most discerning traveler.
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Art galleries in Indonesia
♥ Art museum 'Fine Art and Ceramic Museum' Jakarta. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Indonesia' Jakarta. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Indonesia' Jakarta. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Fine Art and Ceramic Museum' Jakarta. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Indonesia' Jakarta. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Indonesia' Jakarta. On the map
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Cathedrals and basilicas in Indonesia
♥ Katedral Roh Kudus, Denpasar. On the map
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♥ Katedral Santo Fransiskus Xaverius, Merauke. On the map
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♥ Katedral Reinha Rosari, Larantuka. On the map
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♥ Katedral Kristus Raja, Purwokerto. On the map
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♥ Katedral Hati Kudus Yesus, Surabaya. On the map
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♥ Katedral Santa Perawan Maria Ratu Rosario Suci, Semarang. On the map
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♥ Katedral Santo Petrus, Bandung. On the map
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♥ Katedral Roh Kudus, Denpasar. On the map
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♥ Katedral Santo Fransiskus Xaverius, Merauke. On the map
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♥ Katedral Reinha Rosari, Larantuka. On the map
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♥ Katedral Kristus Raja, Purwokerto. On the map
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♥ Katedral Hati Kudus Yesus, Surabaya. On the map
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♥ Katedral Santa Perawan Maria Ratu Rosario Suci, Semarang. On the map
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♥ Katedral Santo Petrus, Bandung. On the map
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Palaces in Indonesia
♥ Palace 'Istana Asahan' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Bacan' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Balla Lompoa' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Banggai' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Gunung Tabur' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Asahan' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Bacan' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Balla Lompoa' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Banggai' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Gunung Tabur' . On the map
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Extreme Guinness-type places in Indonesia
Merapi Volcano
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Volcano Toba
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It was the strongest and the largest eruption for the last 25 million years. After the eruption the earth was covered with snow and a long-lasting ice period has begun. Some scientists say that only 2 000 people had lived after this catastrophe and many land and sea animals have also died. Toba is the largest volcanic lake in the world. Its shores have a lot of walking routes. This area is visited not only by … Read all
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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Famous sites of culture and history of Indonesia in photoset
Culture and monuments in popular cities of Indonesia
Travelers who want to admire beautiful old buildings are recommended to attend Candra Naya Mansion. It was built yet during the time of the colonial period. For a long time the building remained abandoned, so today it is practically in ruins. Jakarta is famous for its beautiful religious sites. Visitors of this wonderful city should definitely not forget to visit Masjid Istiqlal Mosque. This is the largest building of its kind in Southeast Asia. Due to unusual architectural planning the … Read more
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Savoy Hotel is another prominent landmark of the city. The luxury hotel occupies a historic building notable for its magnificent colonial design. Several centuries ago among the regular customers of the hotel were many rich and noble people, and even representatives of royal families. Among the internationally renowned guests of the historical hotel were king of Siam, Queen of Belgium and even the great comedian Charlie Chaplin. Continue your acquaintance with the local architectural landmarks … Read more
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Constructions of the colonial period have also preserved in the city, a shining example of them is Sempoerna. The large-scale construction hosts the most famous art museum in the city, the Museum Sempoerna. Several attractive gift shops and cafes are also housed within its walls. A trip to the mosque Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya would be an unforgettable experience; the height of this massive edifice is 65 meters. The mosque is one of the largest buildings in South-East Asia. Its dome is equipped … Read more
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Puputan Square is the main venue for all public events and celebrations. During the Bali Arts Festival, it is here that colorful street parties and performances of local groups are held. Not far from the square is the city's main cultural institution - the Bali Museum. Founded in 1910, it stores unique collections of ethnographic and anthropological exhibits. Walking through the museum's numerous halls, visitors can see interesting ritual accessories, national costumes, decorations, … Read more
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Kintamani volcano is known as the brightest natural attraction of the island. The volcano has gained worldwide popularity because of its unusual double crater. If you climb to the crater of Kintamani, you will see the volcanic Lake Batur that is distinguished by its truly marvelous beauty. Quite a notable fact - the depth of the lake remains unchanged throughout a year. Climb up to see this natural attraction, and you will be able to attend an observation deck that provides really spectacular … Read more
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Taman Fatah is the center of capital’s historic district; it is surrounded by beautiful buildings of different eras. There are monuments of modern architecture in the immediate vicinity to historic sites; such a contrast is one of the main distinguishing features of the city. Bandung is also full of attractions; this city is famous for its interesting museums. There is a beautiful Situpatenngang lake and Dago waterfall; you would find amazing to explore these natural attractions. One of the … Read more
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A historical monument of earlier period is Maimoun Palace (Istana Maimun), the residence of the rulers founded in 1888. Several rooms of the palace are open to public access, so vacationers could estimate its luxurious decoration. There is a very interesting military museum in Medan founded in 1971. It holds a rich collection of weapons including ancient artifacts and weapons of the 20th century. Bukittinggi is famous for its natural attractions; there are fantastically beautiful lakes called … Read more
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There are also underground burials. By the way, in the virgin forest, you may find the Indonesian Romeo and Juliette. The legend says, a young man and a girl fell in love with each other, but they couldn’t be together, because they belonged to the same clan. But they found a way – they hanged themselves together. Their skulls still remain near each other. Are you still not tired from the death theme? Then visit the Royal Cemetery in Suraya or Stone Graves in Lemo. Those two ancient … Read more
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