Palang Building Compound

The compound of the Palang Building is located at Jalan Kakap No. 1-3, Penjaringan, North Jakarta (previously called Werfstraat). The Building has European architecture design, with construction of a mixture between brick pillars and wooden beams, built in 17th century. The original function of the building was as shipyard and for controlling the incoming and outgoing ship to Kali Besar. Historically this building is a remnant of heritage of the old days that still functioned. Its presence also contribute to track the history of Jakarta, also has a determining function for the trade activities of the VOC (Dutch East Indies Company), especially sailing/harbor activities in Jakarta.

"Jakarta HERITAGE book (Departemen Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata)"