Pasar Baru

Pasar Baru or in Dutch Passer Baroe, is a place located in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta. Pasar Baru is a shopping place. Its built in 1820, and its the oldest market place in Jakarta. It used to be a prestigious place, replacing the crowded Old Batavia as the site of the central government of the Dutch East Indies. But, this place is still open until now.

Pasar Baru in 20th century
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When you enter the main streets of Pasar Baru, you can find sports shops, clothing shops, textiles, traditional foods, drug store and traditional healer. There are some modern markets too. 

The entrance of Pasar Baru
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