National Monument

Monas National Monument or Monas is one of the memorial erected to the memory of the resistance and the Indonesian people's struggle against the Dutch colonialists.
The National Monument is located at Monas Square, Central Jakarta, Monas was built in an area of ​​80 hectares. This monument diarsiteki by Soedarsono and Frederich Silaban, began construction in August 1959, and officially opened August 17, 1961 by the President Soekarno (President of the First Indonesia) Monument was officially opened to the public on July 12, 1975.
Monas itself aims to commemorate and preserve the Indonesian struggle for independence during the revolution in 1945.
Towering Monas and symbolizes the phallus (pestle or anatan) full of typical dimensions of Indonesian culture. All court of the cup symbolizes the Yoni (barn). Alu and barns is a household appliance that is found in almost every home natives of Indonesia.
All around the monument there is a garden, two ponds and some open field where exercising. On days off, Sunday or school holidays many people who visit here.
Memorial this one is very unique. With the crown symbol torch flame-shaped flame bronze weighing up to 14.5 tonnes and gold coated 35kg which symbolizes zeal during Indonesia's struggle for independence.
From the top of Monas monument, visitors can enjoy spectacular views across the city. Directions to the south standing strong in the distance Mount Salak in Bogor regency, West Java, stretching north towards the open sea with small islands scattered (thousand island).

When turned to the West extends Soekarno-Hatta that every time it appeared the plane took off.
Monas area visitors, who will climb the peak parking Monas monument or museum, can be through the entrance of the park plaza around Merdeka Square, in the north of Monument Park. Nearby are the fountain and statue of Prince Diponegoro who was riding a horse, made of bronze weighing 8 tons.
In addition, the independence shaped amphitheater located in the cup Monas monument, depicting a map of the islands of the Republic of Indonesia, of Independence, red and white flag and state emblem and door arch inscribed the manuscript Proclamation of Independence.
Monas and the museum is open every day, starting at 09:00 to 16:00 pm.