- Address: Jl. Kali Besar Barat No. 11, Pinang Siang, Tambora, RT.7 / RW.3, Roa Malaka, Tambora, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11230, Indonesia
- Phone: +62 21 91633429
- Year of foundation: 1730
One of the oldest buildings in Jakarta is Toko Merah (Toko Merakh). The building is well preserved until our days, so it is enjoyed by tourists.
general information
Toko Merah was built by the colonialists in 1730 as a residence for the Governor-General named Gustaf Willem (Baron Bath Imhoff), who ruled the Dutch East Indies. For this, the builders have chosen a plot of land with an area of 2.71 square meters. m in the western part of the main channel Kali Besar.
Since 1743 there was a naval academy here, which is the oldest in all of Asia. Over time, the Toko Merah building belonged to such rulers as:
- Jacob Mossel - used the building as a residence from 1750 to 1761;
- Petrus Albertus van der Parra - lived here from 1761 to 1775;
- Rainier de Klerk - operated Toko Merah from 1777 to 1780.
In 1786 there was a hotel in the building. In the yard there were erected stables for 16 horses and 8 wagons for guests. Subsequently, additional buildings were converted into row houses. In 1851, the building was purchased by Oey Liauw Kong, who founded the house together with the store here.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the building belonged to the Bank of India. After 1940, the building housed the Dutch company Jacobson van den Berg. Currently, there are Indonesian offices here, which belong to the conglomerate of state-owned enterprises in the field of trade.
Description of Toko Merah
The building is located in the historical center of the capital of Indonesia . The facade of the building is made in scarlet color, so locals often call it the Red Shop.
The architectural style of the sights refers to the early period of colonial architecture. Toko Merah is a two-story building with a gable roof and fairly high leaf windows.
Features of visit
Tourists come here to get acquainted with the historical architecture of the attractions and make original photos. There are no English speaking guides, printed documents and dioramas, but you can enjoy the silence of the centuries. The admission fee is $ 0.5.
On the ground floor of Toko Merah there is a small restaurant where European and Oriental dishes are prepared. The institution can organize formal receptions, private dinners, etc.
How to get there?
The attraction is located near the Museum of History and Harbor Zunda Kelapa. From the center of Jakarta , you can get here on the Jl roads. Pangeran Jayakarta, Jakarta Inner Ring Road / Jl. Pantura / Jl. Tol Pelabuhan or by Jakarta Inner Ring Road / Jl. Pantura. The distance is about 10 km.