The National Monument, or "Monas" as it is popularly called, is one of the monuments built during the Sukarno era of fierce nationalism.
The top of the National Monument (Monas) is Freedom Square.
It stands for the people's determination to achieve freedom and the crowning of their efforts in the Proclamation of Independence in August 1945.
Monas was officially open on 17th August 1961 by President Soekarno, and publicly open on 12th July 1971.
National Monument is located at Jalan Taman Silang Monas, Central Jakarta.
This structure was built on August 17, 1961 which work was completed only in 1975 and for the construction of this monument; Indonesian experts like Ir. Rooseno, Ir. Sudarsono and even Ir. Soekarno himself were involved in the architectural planning.
The attraction available such as panorama of Jakarta, struggling diorama, the record of proclamation text by the President Ir. Soekarno and duplicate of Indonesian army clothes and Indonesian map.
The activities and the facilities include research library exhibition and office rooms.
The top of Monas shaped like a flame, symbolizing a never extinguished spirit of Indonesian people.
The flame was made of bronze medal which weight was 14.5 ton, and was plated with 35 kg gold.
The flame has 6 meters diameter and consist of 77 concentrated parts.
The standing pillar of Monas which height is 137 meters, symbolizing a rice pestle, while the cup symbolizing a rice barn.
Rice pestle and barn are traditional tools to pound rice, figuring out Indonesia as an agricultural country.
They’re also regarded as the symbol of Indonesian people’s fertility, and as the symbol of male and female.
Jakarta people usually utilize Monas area as a place for sport activities, in the morning and afternoon time. Most people visit Monas on weekend and holidays.
You could reach the top of Monas by elevator. Surrounding the elevator there are emergency latter to be used in case of emergency.
From the top yard you could enjoy the view of Jakarta City and the wind blowing and caressing your face.
In a clear weather you could enjoy the view of Salak Mountain at the south side, the ocean at the north side, and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at the west side.
Fountain attraction conducted at Monas Park on every Saturday and Sunday, started from 07:00pm to 08:00pm.
Duration of the attraction take about 35 minutes, accompanied by several songs like Jali-Jali, Lenggak-Lenggok Jakarta, Kopi Dangdut, Lambadia, Winter game, dan Rocketer.
While you're in Monas area it's recommended to get into the top yard and enjoy the views from the top.
The top of the National Monument (Monas) is Freedom Square.
It stands for the people's determination to achieve freedom and the crowning of their efforts in the Proclamation of Independence in August 1945.
Monas was officially open on 17th August 1961 by President Soekarno, and publicly open on 12th July 1971.
National Monument is located at Jalan Taman Silang Monas, Central Jakarta.
This structure was built on August 17, 1961 which work was completed only in 1975 and for the construction of this monument; Indonesian experts like Ir. Rooseno, Ir. Sudarsono and even Ir. Soekarno himself were involved in the architectural planning.
The attraction available such as panorama of Jakarta, struggling diorama, the record of proclamation text by the President Ir. Soekarno and duplicate of Indonesian army clothes and Indonesian map.
The activities and the facilities include research library exhibition and office rooms.
The top of Monas shaped like a flame, symbolizing a never extinguished spirit of Indonesian people.
The flame was made of bronze medal which weight was 14.5 ton, and was plated with 35 kg gold.
The flame has 6 meters diameter and consist of 77 concentrated parts.
The standing pillar of Monas which height is 137 meters, symbolizing a rice pestle, while the cup symbolizing a rice barn.
Rice pestle and barn are traditional tools to pound rice, figuring out Indonesia as an agricultural country.
They’re also regarded as the symbol of Indonesian people’s fertility, and as the symbol of male and female.
Jakarta people usually utilize Monas area as a place for sport activities, in the morning and afternoon time. Most people visit Monas on weekend and holidays.
You could reach the top of Monas by elevator. Surrounding the elevator there are emergency latter to be used in case of emergency.
From the top yard you could enjoy the view of Jakarta City and the wind blowing and caressing your face.
In a clear weather you could enjoy the view of Salak Mountain at the south side, the ocean at the north side, and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at the west side.
Fountain attraction conducted at Monas Park on every Saturday and Sunday, started from 07:00pm to 08:00pm.
Duration of the attraction take about 35 minutes, accompanied by several songs like Jali-Jali, Lenggak-Lenggok Jakarta, Kopi Dangdut, Lambadia, Winter game, dan Rocketer.
While you're in Monas area it's recommended to get into the top yard and enjoy the views from the top.
wow,..that's amazing place...
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