Jakarta Cathedral
Gereja Katedral Jakarta
A Neo-Gothic church completed in 1901. Its twin spires face the Istiqlal Mosque across the street, and there is a small museum on the second floor.
Jakarta Cathedral is the center of Catholicism in Indonesia and was completed in 1901. Its three iron spires, rose window, and wooden dome are typical of the Neo-Gothic style. The cathedral museum on the second floor displays liturgical vessels and vestments from the colonial era. It is usually open Monday through Friday and on Sunday afternoons, but check on site. The cathedral faces the Istiqlal Mosque, and an underground 'Friendship Tunnel' links the two. Admission is free. Dress modestly and keep quiet during Mass. It is about a 10-minute walk from Juanda Station on the MRT or Transjakarta.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:00 (no visits during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Lapangan Banteng Park
- Istiqlal Mosque
- Pasar Baru
- Monas (National Monument)
- National Gallery of Indonesia
- National Museum of Indonesia
- Taman Ismail Marzuki
- Bundaran HI & Selamat Datang Monument