The number of historic buildings maintained in Indonesia reaches approximately 700 buildings.
The oldest historic building in Indonesia is the Juang 45 Building in Jakarta which was built in 1690.
There are several cities in Indonesia that are dubbed as historical cities, such as the old city of Jakarta, the old city of Semarang, and the old city of Malang.
The Indonesian government issued Law Number 11 of 2010 concerning Cultural Heritage to protect historic objects and buildings in Indonesia.
UNESCO has set several historic sites in Indonesia as world heritage, such as Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, and Komodo National Park.
The restoration process of historic buildings usually takes a long time and requires a large cost.
There are several historical building restoration techniques used, such as conservation, rehabilitation and reconstruction techniques.
Some historical buildings in Indonesia have been changed into functions to hotels, restaurants and museums.
Visitors can enjoy the beauty of architecture and historical value of historical buildings that are open to the public.
Preservation of historic buildings can also increase the economic value of an area because it can be a tourist attraction.
