Pasar Senen, Traditional marketplace in Senen, Jakarta, Indonesia
Pasar Senen is a marketplace spread across multiple blocks with stalls offering textiles, clothing, accessories, office supplies, and household goods arranged in corridors. The different sections connect to one another, allowing visitors to browse a wide range of merchandise throughout the complex.
The market was established in 1733 in the Weltevreden area and originally operated on Mondays only, serving Chinese merchants and local traders. Over time, its operations expanded to meet growing demand for goods in the region.
The market serves as a meeting point for people from across Jakarta seeking textiles, clothing, and everyday goods. For generations, shoppers and vendors have shaped this busy trading hub into a central gathering place within the neighborhood's daily rhythm.
The market is accessible by public transportation with bus stops nearby and direct connection to the commuter train station through elevated walkways. Visitors should be prepared to navigate between blocks and explore different areas, as the layout can take time to understand.
The complex houses Jakarta's first circular parking structure, built in the 1970s during an urban development project. This design was remarkable at the time as an innovative solution for parking challenges in the market area.
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