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Bank Indonesia Building

Jalan Braga, Bandung, Indonesia
Ranked #13 of 18 attractions in Bandung
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Most recent review
- 13 May 2012
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Bandung, Indonesia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Built as the first Javasche Bank using concrete foundation system, this grand building is an example of the ingenuity of Dutch architects in bringing the best of west and east in architecture. Although the style might be very western in general, with pediment and doric columns, the overall appearance is, somehow, not entirely represents western architecture. Many of Javasche Bank... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

it's heritage building but has been changed , still good for your photo's background in Bandung, closed to braga street which poor road which are damaged . better only pedesterian are allowed to pass the braga street. More

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Abu Dhabi
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

just from outside , they don't allow me to get it in More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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41 reviews 41 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

If you think it's a Dutch's Fortress or Palace, well, you're wrong!! Probably several hundred years ago it's used to be a Dutch Governor's Palace or something like that. But now, it becomes the building of Bank Indonesia. Actually if I'm not mistaken, now it becomes a museum too. More

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Hobart, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

Great building for photgraphy day and night with good spot/flood lighting making a good photo possible. Stately - one of my favourite buildings in Indonesia More

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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415 reviews 415 reviews
865 helpful votes 865 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2008
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The main reason for foreign travellers to include Bandung on their Java itineraries is to sample its broad range of architectural styles from the early twentieth century. It is best known for its art deco buildings but it is also possible to see impressive buildings from other major schools. The Bank Indonesia building on Jalan Braga is probably the city's... More

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Bogor
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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