Located in the historic Old Jakarta Kota
area, Taman Fatahillah square offers three of the city's most
interesting museums. Once the heart of the colonial administration in
the 18th century the square underwent a major restoration in the 1970's.
A fountain in the middle of square once as the main water supply for
the former colonial capital. The Portuguese cannon on the north side of
the square is reportedly an impressive font of fertility. Jakarta
History Museum is the one displaying the history of the development of
the City of Jakarta, both the events and the community, from the
prehistory until these present days. This museum is located in a
building of cultural property which in the past known as Stadhuis, the
City Hall of Batavia. As written on an inscription of the Museum
collection, the building was constructed in 1707 by the city government
of Batavia during the period of VOC and Governor General Abraham van
Riebeeck inaugurated it in 1710. This building is located in front of a
park, which in the past was known as Stadhuisplein, the City Hall Park,
and now it is called Taman Fatahillah.
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