A Guide to Serang Regency
Publisher: Suaka Peninggalan Sejarah dan Purbakala
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Serang-Banten
Description: The coastal city of Banten, eigthy kilometres west of Jakarta at the northen coast of Jawa, was the biggest centre of transport of spices in the 16th and 17th century. At its peek, it was almost as important as Amsterdam. The nowadays Banten is only a small fishing village, which can't be found on most maps. There are still old buildings left and found over the years which are worth while a visit.
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