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Castles near Jakarta
7 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest landmark is also the most famous: Merdeka Palace, ranked #344 of 5,479 worldwide, 1 km north-west of the city centre. The oldest dated site in the circle is Bogor Palace, founded 1750.
Every one of them stands in Indonesia — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Jakarta
- Merdeka Palace
1 km north-west · Palace & château · #344 worldwide
The Merdeka Palace, is one of seven presidential palaces in Indonesia. It is located on the north side of the Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta,…
- Batavia Castle
6 km north · Castle
Batavia Castle was a fort located at the mouth of Ciliwung River in Jakarta. Batavia Castle was the administrative center of Dutch East India Company…
- Fort Angké
7 km north-west · Fortress
Fort Anké was a fort located in North Jakarta, Indonesia. It was built by the Dutch East India Company in 1657 along the river of the same name, to…
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Bogor Palace
47 km south · Palace & château
The Bogor Palace is one of seven presidential palaces of Indonesia, it is located in the city of Bogor, West Java.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Cipanas Palace
66 km south · Palace & château
Cipanas Palace is one of the seven presidential palaces of Republic of Indonesia.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q3630.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Jakarta?
The Castlemap atlas maps 7 landmarks (2 castles · 2 fortresses · 3 palaces & châteaux) within 100 km of the centre of Jakarta, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Jakarta?
Merdeka Palace, a palace 1 km north-west of the city centre.
What is the oldest castle near Jakarta?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Bogor Palace, founded 1750 — 47 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.