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Jakarta Cathedral

Gereja Santa Perawan Maria Diangkat ke Surga · Gereja Katedral Jakarta · Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption

Pasar Baru, Sawah Besar, Jakarta, Central Jakarta, Indonesia Dedication / Patron Saint: Our Lady of the Assumption

Neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral opposite Istiqlal Mosque and a national landmark of Indonesian Christianity.

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About Jakarta Cathedral

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Jakarta Cathedral is located in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral opposite Istiqlal Mosque and a national landmark of Indonesian Christianity.

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Place TypeCathedral
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintOur Lady of the Assumption
LocationPasar Baru, Sawah Besar, Jakarta, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
CountryIndonesia
Established / Period1901 (present cathedral inaugurated 21 April)
ArchitectureNeo-Gothic
HeritageHistoric Catholic cathedral of Jakarta

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

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Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintOur Lady of the Assumption
Religious AuthorityArchdiocese of Jakarta

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Historical Record

The present Neo-Gothic cathedral was inaugurated on 21 April 1901; the cathedral is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jakarta.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Neo-Gothic · Historic Catholic cathedral of Jakarta

Neo-Gothic church with tall spires and a prominent facade overlooking the Istiqlal Mosque precinct.

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October 15, 2026