Holiday Ayo - Braga is a very legendary street in the city of Bandung. The area around Braga Street has been very well known ever since the colonial era.

Even this area is nicknamed Paris van Java!

The thing that makes the area around Braga Street very attractive is that there are many beautiful old European buildings here. It is undeniable that tourist attractions in Bandung this one city take us on a journey that is different from usual.

Since the colonial era, the area has been the center of everything from the economy, business, and tourism. Many things you can do here as we compile in our guide to Braga as cited from whatsnewindonesia.com, such as :

1. Exploring historical buildings
Braga is famous for the many historic buildings located in this area. Some of them are the Bank Indonesia building, Gas Negara Building, or the Majestic cinema. There is another historic building that has now changed functions, such as the first luxury car showroom in Bandung, Fuch En Rens, which has now been turned into a fast-food restaurant. We suggest you contact the Aleut community to make it easier for a historical building tour in Braga.

2. Buy souvenirs at Sin-Sin Art Shop

The shop, which was founded in 1943, sells a variety of traditional and modern handicrafts, such as wooden sculptures, silver handicrafts, wall hangers, puppets, and others. Not only from West Java, but this place also sells various souvenirs from Central Java, Kalimantan, Bali, and Sumbawa.

Sin – Sin Art Shop
Location : Braga Street Number 59, Braga, Bandung District, Bandung

3. Hunting for vintage goods at Cikapundung Antique Market
This is the paradise of antique collectors, both from within and from abroad. Some antiques are sold here, such as old-fashioned coins, wall hangings, stamps, toys, musical instruments, home telephones, and other trinkets. Here you can also bargain with the sellers.

Cikapundung Antique Market
Location : Cikapundung Elektrik Center, Blok, ABC Blok U-1 Street, Braga, Sumurbandung, Bandung

4. Take a walk to the museum
There are two museums located not far from Jalan Braga. The first is the Museum of the Asian-African Conference where you can learn about the largest conference of Asian and African nations at Gedung Merdeka.

Museum of the Asian-African Conference
Location : Asia Afrika Street Number 65, Braga, Bandung

Second, you can learn the history of the struggle of the army and people of West Java at the Mandala Wangsit Siliwangi Museum.

Mandala Wangsit Siliwangi Museum
Location : Lembong Street Number 38, Braga, Bandung


5. Shop at Braga Citywalk

For those of you who like to shop, there is a shopping center on Jalan Braga, namely Braga Citywalk. Here you can find various restaurants, cafes, clothing sellers, spas, and even karaoke venues.

6. Enjoy the Nightlife in Braga

Besides being famous for its historic buildings, Braga Street is also famous for its nightlife. There are various clubs, karaoke, billiards, and bars that are open until midnight in this area. The atmosphere will change at night, so get ready to party.