Amsterdam Gate, Jakarta
Amsterdam Gate, Jakarta (ca.1857-72)
The Amsterdam Gate (Dutch: Amsterdamse Poort, Kastelpoort and Pinangpoort) is a former gate located in Jalan Cengkeh, Jakarta, Indonesia. It was part of the Castle of Batavia built between 1619-1627. It survived the dismantling of the castle between 1809 to 1890, however it was completely demolished in the 1950s.[1] In 2007 it was proposed to rebuild a replica as part of heritage conservation measures of the Kota, Jakarta.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ The Amsterdam Gate of Jakarta, retrieved 11 April 2010
- ↑ The Jakarta Post, retrieved 11 April 2010
External links
Media related to Amsterdam Gate at Wikimedia Commons