In the heart of the city of Jakarta is a region that attracts a plethora of tourists year after year. Tanah Abang, Indonesia’s popular textile destination is the epitome of Islamic fashion and is at the heart of Indonesian shopping. 
With all the popular markets in the vicinity, Tanah Abang rose to fame as a key business district in Jakarta. The Tanah Abang Market is in fact one of the oldest markets in the country and goes back to 1735. The market houses a treasure trove of textiles and has almost any material you could dream of. It also comes at reasonable prices that make this site all the more attractive amongst serious and casual shoppers alike. 
Apart from shopping Tanah Bang is also home to many other attractions as well. Two historic roads in the city run through this region and one of them leads you to the former Dutch Cemetery that is now the famous Museum Taman Prasati. Within its boundaries you can find the grave of the wife of Stamford Raffles, Olivia Mariamne Fancourt. The Textile Museum is also another popular attraction. Located in the boundaries of Tanah Abang this museum houses an array of different textiles that and offers an intriguing visitor experience. 
One can also visit the beautiful Bung Karno Stadiu which is a striking architectural wonder within the city. Do not miss out on other important sites like the Jakarta Convention Centre, Senayan City and the Wisma 46, all interesting places to visit. Apart from the man made attractions, Tanah Abang is also known for its exquisite natural beauty. Affording remarkable views of the city amidst the Kebon Melati Reservoir, the view of the cityscape is best enjoyed from high on top.
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