Fatahillah Square (Indonesian: Taman Fatahillah), formerly Batavia City Square (Dutch: Stadhuisplein), is home to the Jakarta History Museum, Wayang Museum (puppetry) and Fine Art and Ceramics Museum in Kota, Jakarta along the east bank of the Ciliwung River. The plaza is named for Indonesian national hero Fatahillah.
What a cool dutch colonial herring site! All buildings are remain the same since the dutch conquered our land. The square and buildings around the area are very dutch, you can sense the Dutch feeling there, it’s like you’re in Holland despite the presence of indonesian flag fluttering around the buildings.
2-3 minutes walk from Stasiun Kota busway station, this place is the center of the city during the colonial time when the city is still called Batavia. The main focus on the square is the Museum Fatahillah or Jakarta History Museum, formerly used as a city hall during the Dutch occupation. In the past the place is full of beggar, pickpockets, and pushy sellers - but recent efforts by the government to boost tourism has transformed the place into one of the main attractions in Jakarta and became a popular meeting spot for the locals. Now many events are held here every weekend. On other note the government do still need to rehabilitate some of the building there and and more sign and facility to cater to tourist.
Want to explore old town of Jakarta, then you must visit this area. Quite easy to come here, Use Transjakarta Corridor 1 (Blok M - Kota Tua) and you will finally arrived since it is located in the end of corridor 1 route.
You'll love if you visit in the sunday morning. There is a parade that will bring you to Sunda Kelapa 90's. It was very crowded on weekend. So many singing beggars who will follow you if you not give them coins. The bathroom was inside museum. The musholla was too small. There are a lot of trash can. You can lend "onthel" bike and choose your favorite color.
Great place to learn the history of Jakarta. There are museums to visit around. The place is clean and cozy to have exercises.
Historic site and after renovation become place of interest to see for tourist and locals with old buildings, museum and bike ride and hang out place with old style cafes and resto.. but need to walk quite far to car parking area, best access by public transport
Great place to spend time on weekends with family and relatives. Great place to hang out in the museums yard and free entry fee.
Better than before i came here..rebuilt building its good look clean,environment ok, all seller now standing outside which is good for us visitor
One of the most preserved landmarks in Jakarta. Many call this spot as the old city or "Kota Tua" as the original buildings have been well built since 1700s. You'll find the adjoining buildings are surrounding the square which has 360 degree of panoramic view. There are many colourful bikes to rent. Furthermore, it's a great place to learn Jakarta's history as the museum opens daily from 9am-4pm. Get there just about 5 minutes walking from Stasiun Kota.
Very nice to spend your afternoon here. Many great photo spot. Unfortunately, bicycles rent in the middle of square is kind of disturbing.
Near to Jakarta Kota station, so you can easily commute here. Don’t go here on the weekend, since it may be too crowded. Go here on weekday instead to get the best experience.
Also there’s free double deck bus near here, which is nice
It is historical place and surrounded by museums, good place for knowing Jakarta deeper. The price for entrance of museums not so expensive, but they open until 5pm. A lot of people will ask the picture with foreigners
A good historic place, but I suggest to don’t visit this place at holiday month cause there’s too many peoples.
One of the famous place to see Jakarta old city, this location was Dutch Colonial inheritance. Most of the building was use as goverment office.
Some of the building have been restored and renovated.
This place are crowded during holiday season.
You can also rent old bicycle here.
This place are clean.
Most people who come here just to have selfie with friends and family.
This is an iconic place of Jakarta's past. The huge square is great for families and just to enjoy the museum's and environment. Fatahillah Square is a somber reminder of Dutch occupation. Great history for young ones and young adults can relax in the wide open spaces.
Visited on a Tuesday. Not much in terms of street vendors or street life. Only colorful. Bicycle vendors
The historical site founded by the Dutch and now become the most favorite place to hang out for locals. There are some artistical performance by local artist. A lot of restaurants also around this place. The location is easily reached by public transport such as Bus and MRT Commuter Line.
If you are in Jakarta, this historical place is a recomended place to visit. Some historical building is here, fatahillah museum,wayang museum and art museum. Good place to come with your family, you can rent bike here, take photo with some figure costume, buy merchandise and many else
Good place for wasting time. Good place for refreshing. And i'm so excited 😘😘
5/5 since it is actually a square in Jakarta, get away from the crowds and traffic madness. Nice view on the Kotah Post Office as well Café Batavia. This is the former Dutch 'Stadhuisplein' which translates to 'City Square'. Now named after an century commander for the Sultanate of Demak.
This place is very lively on the weekend! Please take care of yourself when visiting this square since all kind of locals and tourists can flock around the area.
There is live music, tattoo artists, bicycle rental, and snack vendors.
If you're trying to hunt some photos, try to go there at 14:00 - 16:00 since it'll be crowded and you'll notice a lot of different types of crowds.
If you're aiming for landscape photos, visit at 09:00 - 11:00. But be careful, the weather might be not as nice as it seems since the square doesn't have any big trees to cool down the heat.
A very important historical landark fo Jakarta. It is now a museum with vast collection from pre history to current time unfortunately it is now under renovation, so we cannot enter the building. Cannot wait until it is open again for public.
Great place to come when weekend. There are many street artist. And of you are lucky enough you can find expo or event held in this place
This place is one of my favorite spots in Jakarta. You can visit some museums nearby and there are some restaurants as well, with a diverse range of prices. If you just want to sit and enjoy the surroundings, you can also buy some drinks or snacks easily because there are some convenience stores as well. Aside from the museums and restaurants, there are some people with costumes that you can take pictures with.
A large open space surrounded by buildings built during the Dutch colonial era. It is actually quite beautiful, but at times there are too many street vendors around.
Terlihat seperti alun-alun, cukup luas untuk melakukan aktivitasmu disini baik perorangan ataupu kelompok. Kelihatan bersih namun tidak untuk di beberapa spot. Cukup mudah juga untuk bisa sampai kesini
nice to see. good spot. but so crowded during the holiday
fatahillah is one of the most great place in jakarta, because this place were busy, so many people come to fatahillah for travelling to see the colonial building
Visit this place if you like museums and historic buildings. lots of Street vendors selling tasty food, beware if your​ not used to eating Street food. Museums are not kept well, state of museums are below par but watchable. Square gets super hot during mid day, make sure you carry an umbrella.
Nice place to visit in Jakarta. You could easy to go this place by busway or commuter line.
The old town scenery of Batavia was great. You could do quick visit some museums with very low price ticket, moreover if you are having student card. Unfortunately, there are too many seller that make situation so crowded.
You must try to visit this place at early morning, feel the sensation and atmosphere historical buildings when you came alone, no crowd of people, quite, no street act etc. Recommended for taking a awesome photo at early morning.
Visit this place in the evening, surprise to realize how this place is now really a public space. No street vendors inside the square, security and cleaning service are every where to give you the real safety feeling. Close at 10 pm.
The historic core of old Jakarta is known today as 'Kota'. most impressive historic buildings are to be found here. Taman Fatahillah (Fatahillah Square) is the centre of the old city. The early eighteenth century Batavia Town Hall is here. almost a year to re-pave the main square.
Facing the square is the infamous Jakarta History Museum. Opposite the street from Jakarta History Museum is the Arts and Ceramic Museum. You can even try the ceramic workshop inside. It has a saturday cheap market near Cafe Batavia.
a place where u can check whats left by the netherland from their colonial time. inside theres a museum where u can learn how to do batik.
Popular photo session's spot. Also many street performers here. It always look busy on weekend
this is a popular place for a photographer. there are also a lot of museums. i recommend you to come here early morning or after 5:00 PM to enjoy the place
Fatatilah square is a nice place to visit, because after the Maura Angke port it's so beautiful! Check out the photos! :)
It's full of street performer. Has a good environment and the field is large. You can rent bike, buy some foods, souvenirs and other. The street busker usually busking here, they are so talented! Nice place.
I love this old square. It's surrounded by old beautiful-thank-God-now-rejuvenated buildings that now turned into restaurants and museums. Let's all keep it clean. After visiting all the museums, you can rent a colorful bike with equally colorful hat for 20K per 0.5 hour or, like me, just sit and people watching.
a slice of histroy. with lots of local activites.
Many indonesian cosplays and people selling souvenirs.
Very well known place among Jakartans. This is a historic place. Really beautiful and highly recommended to be visited.
One of the best spots in Jakarta! Such a nice atmosphere especially when it gets dark. For me as a German it is just to bad that it's not allowed to have a cold beer on that place.
I like open places like this. If you're visiting here during the day, activities tends to be concentrated on the side of the buildings where they can shelter from the sweltering sun. At night, you've guessed it, activities all over the place.
One of the best tourism spot in Jakarta. Famous of it's museum, Museum Fatahillah, vintage-themed tourism attractions like vintage bicycle, vintage-themed café, etc.
You can visit Wayang Museum (Doll Museum), & Bank & Currency Museum around here too.
Nice colonial square with a few cafes and restauranta
Nice place but so many ALAY
Experience the old city of Jakarta, famous with their human art attraction! Worth a visit!