June 30, 2026

When the Dutch ruled Indonesia, they built villas, churches, offices and civic buildings in styles like Art Deco and the Amsterdam School. Most of Jakarta's Dutch-era buildings still standing today are found in West Jakarta and in which other central part of the capital?

A Bangil
B Central Jakarta
C Banten
D Taman Sari, Jakarta

Colonial architecture in Jakarta is easiest to see in Central Jakarta and West Jakarta, where most Dutch-era houses, churches, and offices still stand. In the old bank building of Kota Tua, the design blends Art Deco, De Stijl, and the Amsterdam School style from Amsterdam.

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