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National Monument (MONAS), Jakarta

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Built to celebrate the nation's independence, National Monument (MONAS) towers over central Jakarta and serves as the city's principal landmark. Considered one of the architectural extravagances of Sukarno, Indonesia's first president, this 130 m (425 ft) monument features a sculpted flame on the top, decorated with over 30 kg (70 lb) of gold foil. Built of Italian marble, the soaring tower houses a history museum at its base, where you can see over 50 dioramas narrating the country's struggle for independence. Head to the observation deck for sweeping views of the city from a height of almost 120 m (400 ft). Put National Monument (MONAS) at the forefront of your travel plans using our Jakarta journey planning app .

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By Atsushi D On March 21, 2018

ジャカルタ観光初日に訪れました。タワーまでは地下道を通ってゆきます。地下はインドネシアの歴史が年代順に展示されており、ジャカルタの歴史をざっと知るにはうってつけです。タワーに登るには地上に出るのですが、訪れた日が土曜日だったので長蛇の列。登ってみたかったのですが、全然進む気配もなく、時間がもったいないので諦めました。タワーに登るには平日に訪れるか、朝早く行かれることをお勧めします。 more »

Visited the Jakarta tourism day. We through the underpass from the tower. Are perfect underground and exhibited the history of Indonesia in order to know the history of Jakarta roughly. Saturday was, came to climb the tower is on the ground, so avoid the queues. I gave up because, without any sign of forward at all but wanted to try climbing it is waste of time. We recommend you come during the week or early in the morning to go to climb the tower.

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By sitampan On March 21, 2018

Salah satu maskot kota jakarta, dengan bangunan yg panjang dan tinggi dan memiliki emas pukuhan kilo di atasnya. Utk di akhir pekan pada malam hari kita bisa melihat air mancur menari. Objek wisata ya... more »

One of the jakarta city mascot, with a long and lucrative building is tall and has a pukuhan kilos of gold on it. For the weekend at night we can see the dancing water fountain. Attractions that are very suitable for families

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By teti m On March 20, 2018

Rasanya kurang sah kalau pergi ke Jakarta tanpa mengunjungi tempat ini, kalau hari libur beli tiket masuknya harus antri panjang... more »

It feels less valid if go to Jakarta without visiting this place, if public holidays buy tickets the entry should be lining up long ...

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By Dyah Pitaloka On January 1, 2018

National Monument is the Landmark of Indonesia. People comes here to rest and have a picnic. We can also go up to the top of Monument and watch diorama inside, even listening to the speech of our first President, Mr Sukarno. For school grades this is a nice place for study tour. Beautiful place!

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By Had a mean On January 19, 2018

Nice open space spot in Jakarta... The monument it self is in pretty good condition with such a nice museum inside and great views of the city in top level room of this monument... It is a nice place to do exercise or some jogging at the weekend...

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By Thea Saphira On January 2, 2018

it is a struggle to get inside especially in holiday season. after parking the car, we have to walk quite far to get inside (and get the entrance ticket). people whom can get to the top of monument are limited. wall sculpture is good but has no explanation. museum under the building is good but many people sit and eat at the museum so i don't feel comfortable at there

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By Amaliyah Sofura On January 4, 2018

Mobility for the ticket entrance need to be more organized, because there're only one gate that open. Peoples were picnic inside museum (even sleep), children sliding over the sloping wall without security to warned them. But the canteen area is better now and well organized.

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By Suresh Arora On December 10, 2017

Most of the gated were closed.... Only one gate open.. Was feeling thirsty but no place to drink or buy water inside.. Very dark inside.. Only few lights were on.. I think it is only open at day time.. Next time will try to go during na day time.. Although very clean... Calm and zero pollution....

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