Jakarta Cathedral description and photos - Indonesia: Jakarta (Topic)

Jakarta Cathedral description and photos - Indonesia: Jakarta. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Jakarta Cathedral.

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Jakarta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic temple located in the Central Jakarta Municipality. Near the cathedral is the famous Merdeka Palace, and in front of the cathedral is the Istiklal Mosque, which is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia.

The official name of the cathedral is the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The temple is a cathedral because the bishop's chair is located here. The cathedral building we see today was consecrated in 1901. The new building of the cathedral was built on the site of the old church, built around 1825-1829. In 1859, the building of the temple was renovated, but, unfortunately, it was destroyed around 1890. The new building of the cathedral was reconstructed twice - in 1988 and in 2002.

The architectural style of the cathedral is neo-Gothic, which is inherent in most of the churches built at that time. The temple is built in the shape of a cross. The main entrance to the temple is located on the west side. In the center of the main portal you can see a statue of the Virgin Mary, and the portal is crowned with an inscription in Latin. The facade is decorated with a stained-glass rose window, which is considered a symbol of the Mother of God. The cathedral is crowned with three spiers: the two highest - 60 meters - are located on the side portals, the third, 45 meters high, is located on the eastern side of the temple. The tower with a spire on the north side is called "Fort David" and symbolizes refuge and protection from the forces of darkness. The tower on the south side is called the "Ivory Tower" and symbolizes the purity of the Virgin Mary. There is an old clock on this tower that still works. There is an organ inside the temple divine services are held to organ music and the singing of the church choir.

The cathedral has two floors, on the second floor there is a museum of the history of the Catholic Church of Indonesia.

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