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Sunda Kelapa

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 25 attractions in Jakarta
Traveler Description:
Once known as Pasar Ikan (Fish Market), Sunda Kelapa was the early 16th-century trading post from which the Dutch domination of Indonesia began and... more » Once known as Pasar Ikan (Fish Market), Sunda Kelapa was the early 16th-century trading post from which the Dutch domination of Indonesia began and flourished. « less
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Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk, Historic walking area, Landmark/point of interest
Address: Old Batavia Jakarta, Java
Indonesia

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4 of 5 stars
London
Sep 1, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Sunda Kelapa is an impressive sight, possibly the world's largest commercial sailing port. Perhaps 50 "phinisi" line up along the wharf. These are traditional sailing boats, though these days they have diesel engines as well as sails. The larger ones are perhaps 30M or so long. Generally they bring in timber (wood) from other islands, especially Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi, etc.... more

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Old Batavia, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia