Monument or National Monument is an icon of Jakarta. Located in downtown of Jakarta. Monas was established in 1959 and inaugurated two years later in 1961. Monas is always crowded with tourists to see the beauty of the city from the top of the monument, adding insight into the history of Indonesia in the diorama room or enjoy the fresh urban forest area of approximately 80 acres in downtown Jakarta.
Every holiday, Monas is visited by many tourists. Here you can enjoy many types of tours and educational materials. You can climb the towering monument to the top of Monas. You can also exercise with friends and family. You also can enjoy a beautiful garden with many trees are lush and beautiful. Or you can enjoy the exciting entertainment fountain.
History Monas
Monas was built in August 1959. The entire building was designed by the architects Monas Indonesia ie Soedarsono, Frederich Silaban and Ir. Rooseno. On August 17, 1961, the monument was inaugurated by President Soekarno, and open to the public since July 12, 1975.
The urban forest park area around the monument formerly known as Gambir Field, then changed it several times to Ikada Field, Merdeka Square, National Monument Square and then into Monument Park.
Monas was built in August 1959. The entire building was designed by the architects Monas Indonesia ie Soedarsono, Frederich Silaban and Ir. Rooseno. On August 17, 1961, the monument was inaugurated by President Soekarno, and open to the public since July 12, 1975.
The urban forest park area around the monument formerly known as Gambir Field, then changed it several times to Ikada Field, Merdeka Square, National Monument Square and then into Monument Park.
Size and Content Monas
132-meter-high monument was built and shaped yoni phallus. The entire building is covered by marble.
Size Monas
Flame
At the top there is a cup that contained the flames on top of 17 meter-high bronze and a diameter of 6 meters with a weight of 14.5 tons. This flame coated with gold weighing 45 kg.
Monas flame consists of 77 sections joined together. 132-meter-high monument was built and shaped yoni phallus. The entire building is covered by marble.
Size Monas
Flame
At the top there is a cup that contained the flames on top of 17 meter-high bronze and a diameter of 6 meters with a weight of 14.5 tons. This flame coated with gold weighing 45 kg.
Court of the Peak
Court of the peak breadth of 11x11 m. To reach the court of the peak, visitors can use the elevator with a long trip about 3 minutes. There are stairs around the elevator emergency. From the top of Monas courtyard, visitors can see the skyscraper buildings in the city. Even if the bright air, visitors can see Salak mountain in West Java and the Java Sea with the Thousand Islands.
Under the court
Under the court of the extent of 45x45 m. Height of the Monument to the court of the basis under which was 17 meters. In this section visitors can see Monument Park, which is a beautiful urban forest.
Under the court of the extent of 45x45 m. Height of the Monument to the court of the basis under which was 17 meters. In this section visitors can see Monument Park, which is a beautiful urban forest.
History of National Struggle Museum
At the bottom of the monument there is a large room of the National Museum. Height of 8 meters. This museum displays the history of Indonesia ‘s independence struggle. Extent of this museum is 80x80 m. On the fourth side of the museum there are 12 dioramas (window display) that display the history of Indonesia from the time of Nation Kingdom ancestor of Indonesia until G30S PKI.
Also planned for the flag is displayed and the heritage of the original manuscript proclamation in the building Monas. Here also shown the city development plan.
At the bottom of the monument there is a large room of the National Museum. Height of 8 meters. This museum displays the history of Indonesia ‘s independence struggle. Extent of this museum is 80x80 m. On the fourth side of the museum there are 12 dioramas (window display) that display the history of Indonesia from the time of Nation Kingdom ancestor of Indonesia until G30S PKI.
Also planned for the flag is displayed and the heritage of the original manuscript proclamation in the building Monas. Here also shown the city development plan.
Monas Park
In Monas you can also eliminate your boredom by enjoying Monument Park, which is an urban forest that is designed with beautiful gardens. You also can work out in this park with friends and family.
Monas park also features a dancing fountain. Dancing fountain show is very interesting to watch at night. The fountain will move in accordance with the canting beautiful strains of the song being played. There was also a colorful laser show at this fountain.
For those of you who want to maintain health, besides working out in Monument Park, you can do it for free reflexology. In the park is provided by the stones sharp enough for your foot while a massage reflection. In this park also provided some futsal and basketball court that can use anyone.
If you are tired of walking in a park of 80 hectares, you can use a tourist train. The park is free to anyone who visited free of charge and open to the public.
In Monas you can also eliminate your boredom by enjoying Monument Park, which is an urban forest that is designed with beautiful gardens. You also can work out in this park with friends and family.
Monas park also features a dancing fountain. Dancing fountain show is very interesting to watch at night. The fountain will move in accordance with the canting beautiful strains of the song being played. There was also a colorful laser show at this fountain.
For those of you who want to maintain health, besides working out in Monument Park, you can do it for free reflexology. In the park is provided by the stones sharp enough for your foot while a massage reflection. In this park also provided some futsal and basketball court that can use anyone.
If you are tired of walking in a park of 80 hectares, you can use a tourist train. The park is free to anyone who visited free of charge and open to the public.
Monas Tour
To visit the monument, there are many types of transportation that you can use. If you train users, you can use the express train that stop at Gambir station or Juanda station
You can also use Trans Jakarta stop at Monas station or Gambir station, then walk from there. If you use a personal vehicle, a special parking lot available, or you can park your vehicle at Gambir Station.To visit the monument, there are many types of transportation that you can use. If you train users, you can use the express train that stop at Gambir station or Juanda station
To be able to get into the building monument, you can through the entrance around the Prince Diponegoro’s statue. Then you will go through the underground passage to enter the monument. You also can through the entrance in the courtyard of the northern part of Monas. Monas Opening hours are 9.00 am to 16.00 pm.
Monas may be one of your choices to travel with family and a place to educate children to know more about the history of Indonesia. You also can enjoy the fresh air from the shade of the trees in Monas. And do not forget to maintain the cleanliness of Monument Park to keep it beautiful to be enjoyed by anyone.
If you need further information about monas you could contact below address:
Monas Office address
Jl. Kebon Sirih No.22 Blok H Lt.IX No.53, Jakarta Pusat
Telp: 62-21-382 3041
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