Jakarta Cathedral, or officially known as the Cathedral Church of Our Lady of The Assumption, is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located in the heart of Jakarta, Indonesia. Built in the neo-gothic style, the cathedral stands directly opposite the Istiqlal Mosque, symbolizing the diversity and harmonious religious atmosphere in Indonesia. The current structure was consecrated in 1901 and has since been a focal point for the Catholic community in Jakarta. The striking features of Jakarta Cathedral include its twin spires, beautiful stained glass windows depicting scenes from the Bible, and intricate woodwork. The interior of the cathedral is adorned with religious icons and sculptures, providing an atmosphere of solemnity and reverence. Jakarta Cathedral is not only a place of worship but also an architectural landmark of the capital city. It plays a significant role in many religious celebrations, particularly Easter and Christmas, attracting people from across the region. The cathedral also houses a museum that contains various artifacts detailing the history of Catholicism in Indonesia.
I am not a regular church goer, but my sister attends Mass every week. We took a luxury taxi from the Mandarin Oriental and it cost less than $20 Aus. It took about 30 minutes to get there. Coming bac..
Jakarta Cathedral is next to other tourist attractions such as Istiklal Mosque and National Monument. So it is very easy to plan a trip to the Cathedral. However, there is no guided tour of the Cathed..
Symbolises Indonesia's philosophy of unity in diversity.
We were looking forward to our visit only to discover that barriers were erected across the aisles at the rear pews and no artificial lighting through the nave. Took a long distant photo of the altar ..
In the opposite of Istiklal Mosque in Jakarta tourists can visit the catedral. Admire the gothic style and enjoy the view of seeing a mosque & a cathedral nearby. This shows the respect of indonesian ..
Stumbled upon this beautiful cathedral in Jakarta while was walking from the Gedung Pos Ibukota.
Luckily it was open was could visit it from the inside as well.
Such mesmerising architecture and the s..
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