Attractions

Around 2,000 Dutch soldiers were buried here, in the land that long ago had been very persistent to resist colonialism. The incident happened during the Aceh War (1873 – 1904), a war that is far much embittered than the Napoleon War, according to the Dutch historical pages. It is recorded that the Dutch invaded Aceh on April 8, 1873 by attacking the sultanate from the sea, shooting cannonbal

As an icon of West Sumatra, the rumah gadang , or the grand house – can be seen in many parts of the province . The Rumah gadang are large elegant houses, solid wooden structures, beautifully carved and are easily recognizable as “Minangkabau” by their sweeping roofs with pointed eaves. The Minang believe that the pointed roof is reminiscent of the legend of the water buffalo

“The Queen of the East” and “the Jewel of Asia” were the names once given to Batavia, -  today’s Jakarta -  in the heydays of Dutch colonial power in Indonesia in the 16th century. Legacies of this bygone era are not only carved in some of the unique landmarks of the city such as in the  Fatahilah Jakarta Museum, the Sunda Kelapa Harbor, and many others

The Karmawibhangga Museum is filled with everything you could ever want to know about the ancient Borobudur temple, one of Indonesia’s most famous cultural icons. This is a museum with a fascinating array of artifacts and relics on display. From its collection of Buddha statues to original stones and carvings from the temple, the museum is a must see for anyone with an interest in archeology