Si Pitung’s House

Si Pitung’s House or commonly named “Tall House of Marunda”, is located in the area of Marunda Island, Cilincing, North Jakarta. It was built in the early days of the 20th century. At that time the owner was called H. Syafiuddin, a “sero” businessman. Later, according to local people, Si Pitung robbed this house. The building which is dominated by wooden frame, supported by 40 wooden pillars, has 10 sets of windows, 4 sets of doors, 2 wooden stairs (front and rears) and wooden floor. It has a Bugese architectural design referring to a Phinisi boat shaves. This kind of house-shape is culture of coastal community in building their house using stage construction, to avoid danger of heavy waves often rolling on shore.

"Jakarta HERITAGE book (Departemen Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata)"