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Jakarta Port Authority's Lookout Tower

Established in 1834, it functioned as the watchtower for ships docking and departing Sunda Kelapa Harbor. No longer used, the building is in dilapidated condition.

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Address: on the corner of Jl Pakin and Jl Pasar Ikan, Sunda Kelapa

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