Bandung

Facade of Bank Indonesia Building showing influence of Dutch architectural. In the late 18th and early 19th century, as locals called it the bandoeng tempo doeloe (old Bandung) era, there were many buildings built with an art-deco style. The city that had served as a weekend resort for European rich men has made these type [...]

Tangkuban Perahu

Tangkuban Perahu, stratovolcano is on the island of Java and last erupted in 1983. Tangkuban Prahu in Sundanese means, more or less, upturned boat. There is a legend involved in the creation of this mountain.

Aerial View of Bandung

Bandung, the capital of West Java province, located about 180 km (112 miles) southeast of Jakarta, is the fourth largest city in Indonesia. Located in the central highlands at an altitude of 768m, the city is known for its many universities, textile industry and many roadside cafes. Called Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch, its high altitude location makes the weather pleasantly cool. The city lies on a river basin and surrounded by volcanic mountains.