Parts of the Monas (Monumen Nasional)

Monumen Nasional (National Monument or Monas) often mentioned is known as a tourist attraction in the city center which is a monument Jakarta Indonesian national pride is very historic. Monas (National Monument) was built on August 17, 1961 in order to commemorate and perpetuate the greatness of the Indonesian struggle against invaders known as the Revolution of August 17, 1945. The monument was completed in 1967 and spent approximately 7 billion dollars, the monument was opened on June 12, 1975 by Jakarta Governor Ali Sadikin. Monas height reaches 132 meters. Building of "Monumen Nasional" consists of several parts, it is a park, underground passage, a history museum room, the independence room, top court, and the flames of independence. following, explain one by one on the parts of Monas (Monumen Nasional/National Monument):

Park

Monas park planted with a variety of shade trees and shade. In this garden there are trees and a large field. In the garden stood a statue of flowers, it is a flower sculpture Raflesia Arnoldi. This flower sculpture made almost similar to the original. In this park, many visitors and their families who had come to relax off fatigue and burnout. The air is cool and comfortable, adding charm to linger in the garden.

Underground Hall

After passing a large garden, the next building is a long underground passage that connects directly to a history museum. This hall offers a unique challenge to get through. A hallway that is not found anywhere else in Jakarta that provide exciting experiences as a tourist attraction in the middle of a metropolitan city.

History Museum Room

Space History Museum is located 3 meters below the surface of the monument page. This room has a size of 80 x 80 meters. Story boat wall space and marble lined History Museum. Inside the hall, visitors can see a diorama that perpetuate the history of the life of the ancestors of Indonesia, the struggle for the independence and sovereignty of Indonesia until the era of development in the new order. The room is a room that is very important to our visitors, especially students who undertake study tour. They can learn about the history of the nation of Indonesia.

Independence Room

Amphithea independence shaped space, located in the cup monument, there are four attributes of independence, includes a map of the islands of the Republic of Indonesia, the state symbol of national unity, and the gate door that contains a copy of the proclamation of independence. In this runag Similarly, visitors can also hear the recorded voice Bung Karno when reading the text of the proclamation.

Peak court

At the top of the monument which the court is located at an altitude of 115 meters from the monument has a page size of 11 x 11 meters, visitors can reach the court by using a single elevator with a capacity of 11 people. On the top court that can accommodate about 50 people was also provided 4 binoculars in every corner, where visitors can see the view of the city from a height of 132 meters from Monas page.

Tongues of Fire Independence

Flames made of bronze with a height of 14.5 tonnes of 14 meters and a diameter of 6 meters, consists of 17 sections joined together. The whole flame coated gold plate weighing 35 kg. On the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, the gold layer, which coats the tongue of fire, plus 15 kg, so the total weight to 50 kg.