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Gereja Sion

Constructed in 1695, the Gereja Sion (Zion Church) is the oldest church in Jakarta. It was first established so that the slaves (who were snatched along Portuguese trading posts between India and Malaysia) had somewhere to worship. Despite its plain look, many boast about its special status. Not only has it held up to tropical storms and invaders, but also against the catastrophic volcanic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883.

Address: 
Jalan Pangeran Jayakarta,
Pinangsia, Tamansari,
West Jakarta,
Jakarta,
11110
Indonesia
Telephone: 
+62 21 626 7457
Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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