Indonesia • Jakarta | Independence Monument with Both Historical and Aesthetic Appeal

Jakarta's National Monument is a symbol of the city and an important patriotic landmark in Indonesia. 🔙 Basic Information: Located in the center of Merdeka Square Park in downtown Jakarta, it was commissioned in 1959 by Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, and completed in 1968. The monument stands 137 meters tall, constructed mainly of white marble, with a torch sculpture made of 35 kilograms of gold at the top. 📌 Highlights: The monument houses a museum underground, divided into 12 exhibition halls displaying weapons, documents, and artworks from the independence war period. The central hall features a 3-meter-diameter gilded Indonesian national emblem. An elevator takes visitors up to the observation deck at 115 meters, offering 360-degree views of city landmarks such as the Presidential Palace and Istiqlal Mosque. 💡 Opening Hours and Tickets: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Night hours Tuesday to Sunday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, extended to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays Closed on Mondays. Museum tickets cost about 5,000 Indonesian Rupiah, and observation deck tickets about 10,000 Indonesian Rupiah. The monument is surrounded by Merdeka Square Park, which covers 1 square kilometer and features a nighttime light projection show. Nearby are statues of national heroines and landscaped water features; the northwest side is close to the Presidential Palace, and several historic buildings lie to the southeast.