Jakarta Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral in Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic place of worship in neo-Gothic style in central Jakarta. Three iron spires shape the silhouette, with two at the front rising 60 meters (197 feet) and a third above the main altar measuring 45 meters (148 feet).
The current building rose between 1891 and 1901 on the site of the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption that collapsed in 1890. Dutch architect Marius Hulswit designed the church in neo-Gothic style following European models.
The name Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption links European Catholic tradition to the religious history of the city. On Sundays the building fills with worshippers attending services in several languages, including Indonesian, English and Dutch.
The building welcomes visitors outside service times, with late morning or early afternoon offering a quiet visit. The second floor houses a museum displaying documents and objects related to Roman Catholic history in Indonesia.
Stained glass windows display repeating floral patterns instead of biblical scenes, allowing soft daylight to fill the interior. Across the street stands Istiqlal Mosque, and both buildings share parking spaces during major celebrations.
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