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24 Floors! World’s Tallest Library in Indonesia | StreetFood at Jl Thmarin , KRL to TransJakarta

🚆 KRL Jakarta is the commuter train that connects Jakarta with nearby cities like Bogor, Depok, Bekasi, and Tangerang. 🎟️ Cheap (from Rp 3,000), uses e-money cards, and runs from early morning until midnight. ✨ It’s the fastest way to avoid Jakarta’s traffic and reach the city center. 🚌 TransJakarta is Jakarta’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, launched in 2004 and now the largest BRT network in the world with more than 250 routes. 🎟️ The fare is Rp 3,500 flat, no matter how far you go. You can only pay with cashless e-money cards like Flazz, BRIZZI, or JakLingko. 🚏 Buses run on dedicated lanes, so they avoid traffic, and the halte (bus shelters) are safe and comfortable, similar to small stations. ✨ It connects many of Jakarta’s main attractions like Monas, Kota Tua, Sudirman, and Gelora Bung Karno, and operates 24 hours on key corridors. 📚 National Library of Indonesia (Perpustakaan Nasional RI) 🏛️ History & Background The library traces its roots back to 1778, when the Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen (Royal Batavian Society of Arts and Sciences) was founded during the Dutch colonial era. After Indonesian independence, the collections were moved and expanded into a national library system. The current skyscraper building was built to modernize access to knowledge, combining digital services with traditional archives. 🏢 Building & Architecture Height: 126.3 meters, making it the tallest library building in the world. Floors: 27 total, with 24 active library floors, plus basements and technical floors. Design: Modern glass skyscraper with eco-friendly features and wide open reading halls. Symbolism: Represents Indonesia’s commitment to literacy, knowledge, and culture. 📖 Collections in Detail Books: Over 4 million, covering literature, science, history, and culture. Rare manuscripts: Palm-leaf manuscripts (Lontar) from Bali & Java. Ancient Qur’anic texts & religious scriptures. Old Javanese, Balinese, and Bugis writings. Maps & Archives: Historical maps of Indonesia, colonial records, and political documents. Digital collections: e-Books, digital newspapers, and online academic resources accessible via library app. Special Collections Floors: 📜 9th Floor: Ancient manuscripts & preservation lab. 📰 20th Floor: Newspapers & journals (local & foreign). 🌍 23rd Floor: International books (global literature). 🎨 16th Floor: Maps, photos, paintings, art archives. 📚 24th Floor: Indonesian culture + lounge & skyline views. 👦👵 Public Services & Visitor Facilities Children’s Library (7th Floor): Reading area, storytelling rooms, colorful & interactive. Elderly & Disability Services: Large print books, Braille, and wheelchair access. Audiovisual & Theater (8th Floor): Documentaries, films, recordings. Study Rooms & Research Areas: Available for students, scholars, and public. Digital Access: Free Wi-Fi, computers, scanning, and e-library. Exhibition Hall (Ground Floor): Rotating displays on Indonesian history, literacy, and culture. 🎟️ Visiting Info Entry fee: Free. Registration: Show ID/passport at the lobby to get a visitor card. Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 08:00 – 16:00. Closed on Mondays & national holidays. Location: Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta (directly across Monas). Access: Easily reached by KRL (Commuterline) + TransJakarta buses, or by MRT to Bundaran HI station. 🌆 Why You Should Visit 🌍 World Record: Tallest library on Earth. 📖 Massive collection: Millions of books + rare treasures. 🏙️ Tourist attraction: Panoramic Jakarta skyline from top floors. 🎥 Vlogger-friendly: Free entry, modern interiors, and beautiful shots of Monas from above. 🇮🇩 Cultural pride: A hub where Indonesia preserves its knowledge and shares it with the world. 🛣️ About Jalan Thamrin Named after Mohammad Husni Thamrin, a national hero of Indonesia. It’s a major boulevard connecting Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Roundabout) to Merdeka Square (Monas). Together with Jalan Sudirman, it forms Jakarta’s main business & financial corridor. 🌆 What You’ll Find Along Jalan Thamrin Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Roundabout) → iconic Jakarta landmark with the Welcome Monument. Grand Indonesia & Plaza Indonesia → luxury malls. Five-star hotels like Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Pullman, and Mandarin Oriental. Government & corporate offices → lots of skyscrapers. TransJakarta bus corridor runs directly on Thamrin. Often used for car-free day (CFD) every Sunday morning. 📍 Connection to National Library Jalan Thamrin is very close to the National Library of Indonesia. If you’re coming from Cisauk by KRL, you’ll usually pass the Tanah Abang → Sudirman → Thamrin area, then continue to Monas & the library. #centraljakarta #17agustus #harimerdeka #krl #library #vlog