Built to commemorate Indonesia's independence, National Monument dominates Medan Merdeka.
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Feb 25, 2025
The National Monument, or Monas, is one of Jakarta’s most iconic landmarks. Standing at 132 meters, this towering structure symbolizes Indonesia’s struggle for independence. It is located in Merdeka …Full review by Amiruddin S
Feb 16, 2025
We visited the National Monument as part of a highlights day tour. Set in a huge open square it is impressive. We went on a Sunday so it was very very busy with lots of locals there. Apparently mu…Full review by Andrew B
Feb 13, 2025
This was a monument built in the 1960s to celebrate Indonesia growth and independence. It had the history of Indonesia inside. The story of the Dutch colonialism and Japanese occupation was quite int…Full review by seema60
Which gate is it that is open to MONAS? Please give an exact description so that we can avoid the long walk since we will be with older people who have arthritis? Some of the reviewers said that it is the North gate that is open, but as I view it on the map the Merdeka square has four gates, one on each corner. Thus, there are two gates on each corner of the north side and two gates on each corner of the South. I can interpret that the north left side gate is actually the north gate, the north right side gate is the east gate, south left gate is the west gate and the south right gate is the actually south gate.
Which gate is it that is open to MONAS? Please give an exact description so that we can avoid the long walk since we will be with older people who have arthritis?
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If you wait for the little transportation bus they have when you enter; it will take you directly to where you have to enter. Great place to go to see and read about Indonesian history and …
If you wait for the little transportation bus they have when you enter; it will take you directly to where you have to enter. Great place to go to see and read about Indonesian history and it's struggle for independence.