INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture

INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture

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Created by Lusy Aaltje • Updated On: November 10, 2021

With over 30 provinces, Indonesia is definitely more than just Jakarta or Bali. I'm making TWO lists of wonderful places in my country. This second list is about the HERITAGE & CULTURE of Indonesia.

Negara Palace is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

1. Negara Palace

7.1
Jalan Veteran, Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta
Palace · 163 tips and reviews
Bogor Palace is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

2. Bogor Palace

8.4
(Istana Bogor)
Kebun Raya Bogor (Jalan Insinyur Haji Juanda No. 1), Bogor, Jawa Barat
Monument · 42 tips and reviews
Gedung Agung Yogyakarta (Istana Kepresidenan) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

3. Gedung Agung Yogyakarta (Istana Kepresidenan)

6.7
Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani (Ngupasan, Gondomanan), Yogyakarta, DI Yogyakarta
Government Building · 28 tips and reviews
Istana Tampaksiring (Presidential Palace) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

4. Istana Tampaksiring (Presidential Palace)

Jl. Astina Pura Utara (Jalan Tirta, Ubud), Gianyar, Bali
Government Building · 24 tips and reviews
Istana Kepresidenan Cipanas is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

5. Istana Kepresidenan Cipanas

7.4
Jalan Raya Cipanas (Pacet), Cianjur, Jawa Barat
Government Building · 32 tips and reviews
Monumen Nasional (MONAS) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

6. Monumen Nasional (MONAS)

8.1
Jalan Pelataran Merdeka (Silang Monas), Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta
Monument · Gambir · 705 tips and reviews
National Museum is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

7. National Museum

7.4
(Museum Nasional Indonesia)
Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat No.12, Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta
Museum · Gambir, Jakarta, DKI Jakarta · 166 tips and reviews
Museum Tekstil is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

8. Museum Tekstil

5.4
Jalan Aipda K.S Tubun No. 2 – 4 (Tanah Abang), Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta
Art Museum · 18 tips and reviews

Lusy AaltjeLusy Aaltje: I led two tours for my expat friends here to learn more than just Batik. With proper arrangements, you'll get an English speaking guide, natural dye demonstration & traditional performance. Enjoyable!

Jawa Jawi Java is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

9. Jawa Jawi Java

Jl.BDN 2 no.49, Cilandak (Cilandak), Jakarta
Uncategorized · Cilandak · 2 tips and reviews

Lusy AaltjeLusy Aaltje: The place to learn more about Batik in Jakarta. With a complete package, one can make Batik Tulis with a 'canting', learn Batik dance, Javanese culinary & 'Gamelan' music lessons. Quite professional!

Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

10. Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa

Jalan Maritim Raya (Jalan Baruna), Jakarta, Jakarta
Harbor or Marina · Sunda Kelapa · 32 tips and reviews
Jakarta Cathedral is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

11. Jakarta Cathedral

(Gereja Katedral Jakarta)
Jl. Katedral No. 7B (Paroki St. Perawan Maria Diangkat ke Surga), Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta
Church · 82 tips and reviews
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

12. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)

7.8
Jl. Taman Mini I (Jl. Mabes Hankam), Jakarta, Jakarta
Zoo · Taman Mini Indonesia Indah · 366 tips and reviews
Masjid Istiqlal is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

13. Masjid Istiqlal

Jalan Taman Wijayakusuma (Jalan Veteran, Gambir), Jakarta, Jakarta
Mosque · Sawah Besar · 343 tips and reviews
Wisata Suku Badui is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

14. Wisata Suku Badui

Bojongmanik Girang, Banten
Village · 3 tips and reviews
Monumen Yesus Memberkati is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

15. Monumen Yesus Memberkati

8.0
Citraland (Jalan Ringroad), Manado, Sulawesi Utara
Monument · 27 tips and reviews

ManadoManado: This monument is the latest iconic city of Manado and is a monument of Jesus Christ is the highest in Asia and second in the world

Karya Karema (Kain Bentenan) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

16. Karya Karema (Kain Bentenan)

Jl. A Yani No.8 (Sario Tumpaan), Manado, Sulawesi Utara
Boutique · 4 tips and reviews

Lusy AaltjeLusy Aaltje: The place to get Bentenan in Manado (traditional textile from North Sulawesi - Indonesia). They have complete collections including accessories made from the fabric. The service is friendly too!

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

17. Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

6.3
(Bandar Udara Internasional Sam Ratulangi)
Lapangan Mapanget (Jl. A.A. Maramis), Manado, Sulawesi Utara
International Airport · 457 tips and reviews
Bukit Doa Tomohon is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

18. Bukit Doa Tomohon

8.1
Jalan Salib Suci Mahawu (Jalan Lingkar Timur, Kakaskasen Dua), Tomohon, Sulawesi Utara
Park · 16 tips and reviews
Kete Kesu is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

19. Kete Kesu

7.4
Rantepao, Toraja, Sulawesi Selatan
Cemetery · 15 tips and reviews
Londa Kuburan Batu is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

20. Londa Kuburan Batu

6.9
Jalan.Kepurbakalaan, Makale, Sulawesi Selatan
Historic and Protected Site · 10 tips and reviews
Fort Rotterdam (Benteng Ujung Pandang) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

21. Fort Rotterdam (Benteng Ujung Pandang)

7.2
Jalan Ujung Pandang No. 1 (Jl. Pasar Ikan), Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan
Historic and Protected Site · 141 tips and reviews
Masjid Raya Baiturrahman is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

22. Masjid Raya Baiturrahman

Jl. Mohd. Jam, Banda Aceh, Aceh
Mosque · 89 tips and reviews
Museum Tsunami Aceh is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

23. Museum Tsunami Aceh

7.9
Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda, Banda Aceh, Aceh
Museum · 60 tips and reviews
Tomok, Samosir is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

24. Tomok, Samosir

Tomok, Sumatera Utara
Village · 19 tips and reviews
Museum Batak is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

25. Museum Batak

6.9
Pulau Samosir, Tomok, Danau Toba, Sumatera Utara
History Museum · No tips or reviews
Istana Maimun is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

26. Istana Maimun

6.9
Jl. Brigjend Katamso (Sukaraja), Medan, Sumatera Utara
Historic and Protected Site · 56 tips and reviews
Museum Sumatera Utara is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

27. Museum Sumatera Utara

6.9
Jalan H. M. Joni No. 51, Medan, Sumatera Utara
History Museum · 10 tips and reviews
Masjid Raya Al-Mashun is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

28. Masjid Raya Al-Mashun

Jalan Sisingamangaraja (Jalan Masjid Raya), Medan, Sumatera Utara
Mosque · 64 tips and reviews
Jam Gadang is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

29. Jam Gadang

7.2
Jalan Jam Gadang (Jalan Pasar Atas), Bukit Tinggi, Sumatera Barat
Monument · 163 tips and reviews
Istano Basa Pagaruyung is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

30. Istano Basa Pagaruyung

8.7
Jalan Sultan Alam Bagagarsyah (Tanjung Emas, Tanah Datar), Batusangkar, Sumatera Barat
Historic and Protected Site · 9 tips and reviews
Jembatan Tengku Fisabilillah is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

31. Jembatan Tengku Fisabilillah

Jembatan 1 Barelang (P. Batam - P. Tonton), Kepulauan Riau
Bridge · 53 tips and reviews
Benteng Marlborough (Fort Marlborough) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

32. Benteng Marlborough (Fort Marlborough)

8.0
Jalan Benteng, Bengkulu, Propinsi Bengkulu
Historic and Protected Site · 37 tips and reviews
Ampera Bridge is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

33. Ampera Bridge

(Jembatan Ampera)
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman (Jalan Mayor Jenderal H.M. Ryacudu), Palembang, Sumatera Selatan
Bridge · 154 tips and reviews
Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

34. Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II

6.3
Jl. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II No. 2, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan
History Museum · 14 tips and reviews
Benteng Kuto Besak is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

35. Benteng Kuto Besak

7.2
Jl. Sultan Mahmud Badarudin, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan
Historic and Protected Site · 120 tips and reviews
Tugu Khatulistiwa is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

36. Tugu Khatulistiwa

7.3
Jalan Khatulistiwa (Siantan), Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat
Monument · 39 tips and reviews
Museum Zoologi is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

37. Museum Zoologi

6.4
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 9, Bogor, Jawa Barat
Science Museum · 23 tips and reviews
Gedung Sate is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

38. Gedung Sate

7.3
Jl. Diponegoro No. 22 (Jl. Cimandiri), Bandung, Jawa Barat
Government Building · 195 tips and reviews
Museum Geologi is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

39. Museum Geologi

7.2
Jl. Diponegoro No. 57, Bandung, Jawa Barat
Museum · 79 tips and reviews
Saung Angklung Mang Udjo is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

40. Saung Angklung Mang Udjo

5.1
Jl. Padasuka No. 118, Bandung, Jawa Barat
Performing Arts Venue · 143 tips and reviews
Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

41. Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika

8.4
Jalan Asia Afrika No. 65, Bandung, Jawa Barat
Museum · 65 tips and reviews
Observatorium Bosscha is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

42. Observatorium Bosscha

8.3
Jalan Peneropongan Bintang (Lembang), Bandung, Jawa Barat
Planetarium · 45 tips and reviews
Sam Poo Kong Temple (Zheng He Temple) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

43. Sam Poo Kong Temple (Zheng He Temple)

8.5
Jl. Simongan No. 127-129 (Jl. Pamularsih), Semarang, Jawa Tengah
Temple · 103 tips and reviews
Lawang Sewu is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

44. Lawang Sewu

7.8
Jalan Pemuda (Jalan Inspeksi), Semarang, Jawa Tengah
Historic and Protected Site · 250 tips and reviews

45. Simpang Lima

6.0
Jl. Simpang Lima (Lapangan Pancasila), Semarang, Jawa Tengah
Plaza · 365 tips and reviews
Tugu Muda is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

46. Tugu Muda

6.9
Jl. Pandanaran - Jl. Sugiopranoto (Jl. Imam Bonjol - Jl. Pemuda - Jl. Sutomo), Semarang, Jawa Tengah
Monument · 130 tips and reviews
Puro Mangkunegaran is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

47. Puro Mangkunegaran

7.4
Jalan Ronggo Warsito, Surakarta, Jawa Tengah
Historic and Protected Site · 43 tips and reviews
Pasar Malam Ngarsopuro is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

48. Pasar Malam Ngarsopuro

6.0
Jalan Diponegoro (Mangkunegaran), Surakarta, Jawa Tengah
Arts and Entertainment · 43 tips and reviews
Museum Radya Pustaka is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

49. Museum Radya Pustaka

5.8
Jl. Slamet Riyadi 275 (Sriwedari), Surakarta, Jawa Tengah
History Museum · 7 tips and reviews
Taman Balekambang is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

50. Taman Balekambang

4.9
Jalan Balekambang No. 1 (Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani, Manahan), Surakarta, Jawa Tengah
Park · 93 tips and reviews
Pasar Klewer is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

51. Pasar Klewer

6.4
Jalan Doktor Radjiman (Gajahan, Pasar Kliwon), Surakarta, Jawa Tengah
Market · 120 tips and reviews
Jembatan Merah is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

52. Jembatan Merah

Jl. Rajawali (Jl. Kembang Jepun), Surabaya, Jawa Timur
Bridge · 12 tips and reviews
House of Sampoerna is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

53. House of Sampoerna

8.1
Jl. Taman Sampoerna No. 6 (Kebalen), Surabaya, Jawa Timur
History Museum · Krembangan Utara · 160 tips and reviews
Monumen Kapal Selam is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

54. Monumen Kapal Selam

5.7
Jl. Pemuda (Embong Kaliasin, Genteng), Surabaya, Jawa Timur
Monument · 45 tips and reviews
Tugu Pahlawan is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

55. Tugu Pahlawan

7.9
Jalan Pahlawan (Jalan Bubutan - Tembaan), Surabaya, Jawa Timur
Monument · Alun-Alun Contong · 291 tips and reviews
Museum Nasional 10 November is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

56. Museum Nasional 10 November

7.7
Jl. Pahlawan (Jl. Tembaan), Surabaya, Jawa Timur
History Museum · Alun-Alun Contong · 16 tips and reviews
Candi Sukuh is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

57. Candi Sukuh

7.1
Sukuh, Ngargoyoso, Karanganyar, Jawa Tengah
Historic and Protected Site · 9 tips and reviews
Candi Cetho is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

58. Candi Cetho

7.8
Ngargoyoso, Karanganyar, Jawa Tengah
Temple · 18 tips and reviews
Borobudur Temple is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

59. Borobudur Temple

8.7
(Candi Borobudur)
Jalan Salaman - Mungkid (Jalan Badrawati Borobudur), Kota Magelang, Jawa Tengah
Buddhist Temple · 504 tips and reviews
Candi Mendut (Mendut Temple) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

60. Candi Mendut (Mendut Temple)

8.5
Jalan Raya Borobudur, Mendut, Mungkid, Kota Magelang, Jawa Tengah
Temple · 21 tips and reviews
Pawon Temple is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

61. Pawon Temple

7.2
(Candi Pawon)
Jalan Balaputradewa (Borobudur), Kota Magelang, Jawa Tengah
Temple · 6 tips and reviews
Prambanan Temple is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

62. Prambanan Temple

8.9
(Candi Prambanan)
Jalan Raya Jogya - Solo Km 16 (Prambanan), Sleman, DI Yogyakarta
Temple · 372 tips and reviews
Taman Sari Water Castle is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

63. Taman Sari Water Castle

7.6
Jalan Taman (Kraton), Yogyakarta, DI Yogyakarta
Historic and Protected Site · 207 tips and reviews
Museum Benteng Vredeburg is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

64. Museum Benteng Vredeburg

7.3
Jl. Jenderal Ahmad Yani No. 6 (Ngupasan, Gondomanan), Yogyakarta, DI Yogyakarta
Historic and Protected Site · 185 tips and reviews
Malioboro is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

65. Malioboro

Jalan Malioboro (Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani), Yogyakarta, DI Yogyakarta
Road · 971 tips and reviews
Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

66. Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat

7.7
Jalan Rotowijayan No. 1 (Jalan Alun-Alun Utara), Yogyakarta, DI Yogyakarta
Castle · 217 tips and reviews
Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

67. Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon

7.5
Jalan Jagasatru, Cirebon, Jawa Barat
Historic and Protected Site · 47 tips and reviews

68. Keraton Kanoman

5.4
Kanoman, Cirebon, Jawa Barat
Historic and Protected Site · 5 tips and reviews
Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

69. Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat

7.1
Jalan Mangkubumen Sasono Mulyo (Dekat Pasar Klewer), Surakarta, Jawa Tengah
Historic and Protected Site · 74 tips and reviews
Pura Besakih (Mother Temple of Besakih) is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

70. Pura Besakih (Mother Temple of Besakih)

Jalan Raya Besakih (Rendang), Karangasem, Bali
Hindu Temple · 116 tips and reviews
Tanah Lot Temple is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

71. Tanah Lot Temple

(Pura Luhur Tanah Lot)
Jalan Raya Tanah Lot, Tabanan, Bali
Hindu Temple · Kediri · 213 tips and reviews
Pura Goa Lawah is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

72. Pura Goa Lawah

6.6
Jalan Raya Goa Lawah, Klungkung, Bali
Temple · 38 tips and reviews
Pura Taman Ayun is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

73. Pura Taman Ayun

Jl. Ayodya (btwn Jl. Wasista & Jl. Kamboja), Mengwi, Bali
Hindu Temple · Mengwi · 74 tips and reviews
Tirta Empul Temple is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

74. Tirta Empul Temple

(Pura Tirta Empul)
Jalan Tirta (Jalan Raya Tampak Siring, Ubud), Gianyar, Bali
Hindu Temple · 121 tips and reviews
Uluwatu Temple is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

75. Uluwatu Temple

(Pura Luhur Uluwatu)
Jalan Uluwatu (Pecatu), Badung, Bali
Hindu Temple · Uluwatu · 261 tips and reviews
Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

76. Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park

7.8
Jalan Raya Uluwatu (Bukit Ungasan, Jimbaran), Badung, Bali
Monument · Jimbaran · 225 tips and reviews
Neka Art Museum is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

77. Neka Art Museum

6.5
Jl. Raya Sanggingan Campuhan, Ubud, Bali
Art Museum · 11 tips and reviews
The Blanco Renaissance Museum is one of INDONESIA Best of the Best #2: Heritage & Culture.

78. The Blanco Renaissance Museum

8.2
Jl. Campuhan 1 (Ubud), Gianyar, Bali
Art Museum · 76 tips and reviews