Around 7km north of the centre, Villa Isola is a landmark art deco building, a four-storey villa built by a Dutch media baron in the 1930s as a private residence. It's now the University of Education's administrative offices. This curvaceous architectural masterpiece is in excellent condition; from its balconies there's a fine perspective of Bandung. It's possible to enter the building if you call ahead.
Villa Isola
Bandung
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Bandung Institute of Technology
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1. Bandung Institute of Technology
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One of Bandung's most beautifully restored period buildings, though you can only gaze at it from behind the railings.
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Overlooked by the Grand Mosque, the city's main square is a grassy expanse and a hub of bustling activity at almost anytime.
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This volcanic crater, 30km north of Bandung, has a flat, elongated summit that resembles an upturned boat (prahu). It's a huge attraction and certainly a…
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A traditional tofu factory where you can watch tofu being made and fried in coconut oil and then, the best bit, devour it in the cafe. It's a half-hour…
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