The half-timbered medieval houses line lanes date from Roman times. At its heart, relaxed Place Plumereau, the centre of Tours’ nightlife, is filled to the brim with café tables.

This stunning, white-limestone church was constructed between 1087 and 1197 and has always held the remains of San Nicola (who is also known as Santa Klaus). It is both a Catholic and an Orthodox church and, partly for this reason, it is a place of annual pilgrimage for many people from all over the world.

The first museum of its kind in Indonesia, MACAN is the creation of businessman and philanthropist Haryanto Adikoesoemo, whose personal collection of nearly 800 pieces is displayed here—exhibits include works by Andy Warhol and artists of similar calibre, as well as contemporary creators from Indonesia and beyond.

The Jakarta History Museum, housed in a stately 17th-century building that once served as the town hall of Dutch Batavia, offers a compelling journey through Indonesia’s colonial past. Dedicated to the Dutch era, the museum meticulously chronicles the nearly four centuries of Dutch rule, with special emphasis on the independence struggle that ultimately freed Indonesia. Visitors can explore a rich array of artefacts, maps, and exhibits that vividly bring to life the historical narrative of Jakarta and its evolution from colonial outpost to bustling modern capital.