Immanuel Church, Protestant church building in Gambir district, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Immanuel Church is a Protestant place of worship in Gambir featuring a circular design with a dark brown dome and white facade supported by massive columns. A classical portico with imperial architectural style dominates the building's main entrance.
Construction began in 1839 during Dutch colonial rule, and the building was originally named Willemskerk after King William I of the Netherlands. The name changed in 1948 following Indonesia's independence and the country's transformation.
The church brings together different communities in Jakarta, with services conducted in multiple languages that reflect the city's diverse heritage. Visitors from around the world come here, making it a meeting place that crosses cultural boundaries.
The church sits at the intersection of Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur and Jalan Pejambon in central Jakarta. Entry requires respectful behavior during services, and the building is not open to visitors on Mondays.
Inside, the church holds a Dutch State Bible printed in 1748 and an original Bätz organ from 1843 that visitors rarely notice. These pieces reveal layers of European heritage embedded in the building's interior.
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