Balai Kota Jakarta

The city hall of Jakarta houses the office of the governor of the special capital region and the municipal administration. The compound combines a colonial-era Dutch building with later additions, set along a major thoroughfare in the central government district. Its forecourt and halls serve civic ceremonies and public affairs of the sprawling metropolis. As the seat of local government for one of the world's largest urban areas, it is a frequent focus of demonstrations and civic events in the capital.