NATIONAL MONUMENT


One of the most beautiful places in Jakarta is the National Monument or Monas. It is located in central Jakarta, near the Gambir Station. National Monument is surrounded by a huge and beautiful park which is open everyday to welcome the visitors.
The National Monument is a 450 ft (137 m) tall tower, which is symbolizing the fight for Indonesia’s Independence. Its construction began in 1961 under Soekarno and was not finished until 197 under Soeharto. A 14,5 tones flamed-shaped bronze plated in 35 kg (1,125 troy ounces ) of gold tops it.
Visitors can take a lift up to a platform with a good view of Medan Merdeka Park, Istiqlal Mosque and the city, if it is not too foggy. Inside the base of the monument, is an exhibition on the country's Declaration of Independence and several dioramas showing the history of Indonesia. In the park, you can sit down in the park bench and play in the children arena, and see a lot of deer walking around in that park